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Hail history for Harlan, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Harlan on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 30, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Harlan
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Corley 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Harlan |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Westphalia 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Harlan |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Harlan by year
When hail season peaks near Harlan
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Harlan
Jun 30, 2014 · 3 in (tea cup) · Harlan (0 mi from Harlan)
National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of large hail were received in and just to the south of the city of Harlan. The hail ranged from around quarter size to 3 inches in diameter. The hail was responsible for damage to windows, cars and roofs in and around town.May 20, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Harlan (3 mi from Harlan)
National Weather Service description (English): The office received a report from the 911 Call Center of 2 inch hail that had fallen 3 miles north of Harlan, Iowa.Aug 6, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kirkman (6 mi from Harlan)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail at least golf ball-size broke windshields and caused damage to some homes and trees along with shredding crops in the area.Aug 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tennant (7 mi from Harlan)
May 20, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shelby (10 mi from Harlan)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Harlan
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | EF0 | Westphalia 8 mi from Harlan |
| May 20, 2024 | EF? | Tennant 10 mi from Harlan |
| Jul 12, 2023 | EF1 | Portsmouth 9 mi from Harlan |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF0 | Defiance 8 mi from Harlan |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Harlan
52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Harlan since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Sep 2, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Kirkman 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 70 mph, measured | Westphalia 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 68 mph, measured | Corley 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 72 mph, measured | Harlan 2 wind reports |
| May 24, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Harlan, Kirkman 3 wind reports |
| May 6, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Harlan 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Harlan 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 63 mph, measured | Corley 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 61 mph, estimated | Harlan 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 75 mph, estimated | Tennant, Harlan 2 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 Harlan; 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 Harlan.
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