Hail History

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Hail history for Fort Dodge, IA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 2, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 30, 2014
Hail days since 200644
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles74

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Dodge on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 30, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Fort Dodge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 2, 20261 in
quarter		Fort Dodge
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Fort Dodge		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 22, 20250.75 in
penny		Fort Dodge Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Fort Dodge		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20251 in
quarter		Fort Dodge
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Fort Dodge		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Fort Dodge
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Fort Dodge		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Fort Dodge by year

106307508209310211124133141151641761811922021122123124325126

When hail season peaks near Fort Dodge

Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (8).

Jan1Feb1Mar7Apr8May12Jun6Jul6Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fort Dodge

Jun 30, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fort Dodge (1 mi from Fort Dodge)

Jun 14, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Moorland (8 mi from Fort Dodge)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported 2 inch diameter hail.

May 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pocahontas (8 mi from Fort Dodge)

Aug 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kalo (5 mi from Fort Dodge)

National Weather Service description (English): Spotter reports larger than golf ball size hail. It fell at Nelson Ave and Woodmans Hollow Road north of Coalville. Small branches were also blown down by high winds.

Jun 18, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Badger (8 mi from Fort Dodge)

National Weather Service description (English): Pea size hail increased to golf ball size hail covering the ground. Small branches were down. The hail lasted about 10 minutes.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Dodge

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 15, 2021EF2Evanston
8 mi from Fort Dodge		5.5 mi long, 80 yd wide
Aug 8, 2021EF?Moorland Nesler Airport
7 mi from Fort Dodge		1.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 8, 2021EF?Lindgren
8 mi from Fort Dodge		1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 31, 2014EF0Roberts
5 mi from Fort Dodge		1.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 11, 2011EF0Moorland Nesler Airport
8 mi from Fort Dodge		2.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Dodge

74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Dodge since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Dec 15, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 22, 202558 mph, estimatedBurnside
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 202558 mph, measuredFort Dodge Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 202560 mph, estimatedFort Dodge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202564 mph, estimatedFort Dodge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202469 mph, estimatedBrushy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202470 mph, estimatedFort Dodge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 202172 mph, measuredFort Dodge Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202060 mph, estimatedFort Dodge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202058 mph, estimatedCoalville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 201964 mph, estimatedFort Dodge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Fort Dodge; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Fort Dodge.

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