Hail History

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Hail history for Humboldt, IA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 22, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063.5 inJun 16, 2014
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles49

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Humboldt on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jun 16, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Humboldt

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 22, 20251 in
quarter		Thor
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Humboldt		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 20251 in
quarter		Dakota City
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Humboldt		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 Humboldt by year

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When hail season peaks near Humboldt

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (6).

Jan1Feb1Mar5Apr8May6Jun2Jul3Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Humboldt

Jun 16, 2014 · 3.5 in · Arnold (6 mi from Humboldt)

May 15, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Thor (9 mi from Humboldt)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported just smaller than baseball sized hail. This is a delayed report, and from social media. Many car windows broken at a school event.

Mar 6, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dakota City (1 mi from Humboldt)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported up to 2 inch sized hail. Report relayed by media on twitter.

May 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pocahontas (7 mi from Humboldt)

Jun 18, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Badger (9 mi from Humboldt)

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 Humboldt

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 4, 2024EF?Clare
8 mi from Humboldt		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 12, 2022EF1Unique
7 mi from Humboldt		3.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 12, 2022EF2Rutland
8 mi from Humboldt		4.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Dec 15, 2021EF1Rutland
7 mi from Humboldt		4.2 mi long, 80 yd wide
Aug 20, 2021EF?Unique
7 mi from Humboldt		2.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jun 16, 2014EF0Arnold
6 mi from Humboldt		4.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 22, 2010EF0Unique
7 mi from Humboldt		0.9 mi long, 35 yd wide
Jun 15, 2008EF0Thor
5 mi from Humboldt		1.7 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Humboldt

49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Humboldt since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Aug 8, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 9, 202560 mph, estimatedDakota City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202458 mph, estimatedUnique
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202460 mph, estimatedDakota City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202263 mph, estimatedArnold, Dakota City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202060 mph, estimatedUnique, Dakota City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202060 mph, estimatedUnique, Dakota City
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 201864 mph, estimatedHumboldt Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 201860 mph, estimatedRutland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 201860 mph, estimatedThor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 29, 201870 mph, estimatedThor
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 Humboldt; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Humboldt.

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