Hail History

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Hail history for Huxley, IA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 20, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jun 25, 2008
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles155

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Huxley on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 25, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Huxley

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 20, 20261 in
quarter		Alleman
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Huxley		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 19, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Ames, Ames Airport
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Huxley		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251 in
quarter		Ontario
3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Huxley		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 Huxley by year

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When hail season peaks near Huxley

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (10).

JanFeb6Mar4Apr10May10Jun8Jul2Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Huxley

Jun 25, 2008 · 3 in (tea cup) · Napier (8 mi from Huxley)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was oblong with the major axis up to 3.25 inches in length.

May 25, 2018 · 2.25 in · Huxley (0 mi from Huxley)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail nearly tennis ball size was measured and reported in Huxley.

Jun 14, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Huxley (0 mi from Huxley)

Mar 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleasant Hill (10 mi from Huxley)

Jul 21, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ames (10 mi from Huxley)

National Weather Service description (English): An ISU Meteorology professor reported mainly one half inch to nickel size hail with a few up to golf ball size.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Huxley

DateRatingWherePath
May 21, 2024EF2Cambridge
4 mi from Huxley		23.3 mi long, 1,000 yd wide
Apr 23, 2022EF0Madrid
10 mi from Huxley		7.0 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 23, 2022EF?Crocker
9 mi from Huxley		0.8 mi long, 60 yd wide
Apr 23, 2022EF?Sheldahl
8 mi from Huxley		3.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Apr 23, 2022EF0Crocker
8 mi from Huxley		2.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 23, 2022EF0Kelley
6 mi from Huxley		0.7 mi long, 60 yd wide
Aug 21, 2017EF0Napier
7 mi from Huxley		1.9 mi long, 60 yd wide
Aug 21, 2017EF0Kelley
6 mi from Huxley		1.4 mi long, 80 yd wide
Aug 21, 2017EF0Midvale
4 mi from Huxley		1.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 7, 2015EF1Ames Airport
7 mi from Huxley		0.9 mi long, 35 yd wide
May 11, 2014EF0Napier
9 mi from Huxley		1.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 19, 2013EF1Alleman
5 mi from Huxley		4.2 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Huxley

155 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Huxley since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 14, 2026damage reportedAmes
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 8, 202675 mph, measuredAnkeny
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 202661 mph, measuredAlleman
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202669 mph, measuredAmes
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 22, 202558 mph, estimatedAmes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202561 mph, measuredElkhart
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 202558 mph, estimatedNevada
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202567 mph, measuredElkhart
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202562 mph, measuredAmes Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202458 mph, estimatedOntario
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 Huxley; 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 Huxley.

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