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Hail history for Hampton, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hampton on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 15, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Hampton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Hansell, Hampton 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Hampton |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Hampton 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Hampton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hampton by year
When hail season peaks near Hampton
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Hampton
Jun 15, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hansell (6 mi from Hampton)
Mar 30, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Norwalk (9 mi from Hampton)
May 15, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Latimer (8 mi from Hampton)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball sized hail via social media.Jun 9, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Latimer (7 mi from Hampton)
National Weather Service description (English): CoCoRaHS observer reported golf ball sized hail.Apr 18, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hampton (0 mi from Hampton)
National Weather Service description (English): Picture of numerous hailstones close to golf ball sized. Occurred over several minutes.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hampton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF2 | Geneva 5 mi from Hampton |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF1 | Chapin 6 mi from Hampton |
| Jun 12, 2013 | EF1 | Latimer 7 mi from Hampton |
| Jun 12, 2013 | EF0 | Beeds Lake Airport 6 mi from Hampton |
| Jun 12, 2013 | EF0 | Beeds Lake Airport 3 mi from Hampton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hampton
60 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hampton since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jun 2, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 80 mph, measured | Sheffield, Hampton 4 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hampton 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Hansell 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Hampton Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Beeds Lake Airport, Hampton Muni Airport, Hampton 3 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 59 mph, measured | Hampton Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 64 mph, measured | Hampton 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 64 mph, measured | Hampton Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 72 mph, measured | Hampton, Hampton Muni Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Hampton, Hampton Muni Airport 3 wind reports |
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 Hampton; 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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18 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 Hampton.
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