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Hail history for Fort Madison, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Madison on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 8, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Fort Madison
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Sawyer 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Fort Madison |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fort Madison by year
When hail season peaks near Fort Madison
Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near Fort Madison
Apr 8, 2020 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Denmark (9 mi from Fort Madison)
National Weather Service description (English): Fire department reported softball sized hail.May 7, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wever (7 mi from Fort Madison)
May 12, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Montrose (9 mi from Fort Madison)
Mar 15, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Dallas City (8 mi from Fort Madison)
Jul 9, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Spring Grove (10 mi from Fort Madison)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Madison
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | EF1 | Franklin 10 mi from Fort Madison |
| Mar 10, 2026 | EF1 | Denmark 6 mi from Fort Madison |
| Jun 3, 2025 | EF0 | Viele 7 mi from Fort Madison |
| Mar 23, 2021 | EF0 | Fort Madison Muni Airport 4 mi from Fort Madison |
| Jun 20, 2015 | EF1 | Fort Madison Muni Airport 4 mi from Fort Madison |
| Jun 21, 2010 | EF0 | Fort Madison Muni Airport 5 mi from Fort Madison |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Madison
68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Madison since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Mar 6, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Montrose 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Sawyer, Dallas City 3 wind reports |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Fort Madison 2 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Montrose 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Wever 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Dallas City 1 wind report |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Niota 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 100 mph, estimated | Montrose, Nauvoo, Fort Madison 4 wind reports |
| May 7, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Dallas City 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Sawyer 1 wind report |
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 Madison; 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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35 hail days
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 Madison.
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