Hail History

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Hail history for Indianola, IA

Last hail within 10 milesOct 4, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063.5 inJun 30, 2014
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger30
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles70

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Indianola on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jun 30, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Indianola

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Indianola in the last two years.

Hail days near Indianola by year

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When hail season peaks near Indianola

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and April (9).

Jan1Feb4Mar9Apr5May16Jun3JulAug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Indianola

Jun 30, 2014 · 3.5 in · Sandyville (10 mi from Indianola)

Apr 15, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Cool (10 mi from Indianola)

National Weather Service description (English): Media relayed via social media public reports of hail just under baseball in size. Time estimated from radar.

Apr 4, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Indianola (5 mi from Indianola)

Jun 18, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Milo (8 mi from Indianola)

Jun 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Indianola (2 mi from Indianola)

National Weather Service description (English): Mostly half dollar size hail with a few golf ball stones.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Indianola

DateRatingWherePath
May 24, 2024EF0Beech
3 mi from Indianola		2.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 21, 2024EF0Martensdale
10 mi from Indianola		1.0 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 21, 2024EF0Spring Hill
7 mi from Indianola		2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 7, 2024EF0Ackworth
4 mi from Indianola		3.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Aug 20, 2019EF3Indianola Airport
7 mi from Indianola		5.4 mi long, 710 yd wide
Mar 6, 2017EF1Liberty Center
9 mi from Indianola		4.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 30, 2014EF1Martensdale
10 mi from Indianola		2.0 mi long, 190 yd wide
Jul 23, 2010EF1Spring Hill
5 mi from Indianola		3.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 23, 2010EF1Beech
2 mi from Indianola		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 6, 2008EF1Liberty Center
10 mi from Indianola		17.2 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Indianola

70 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Indianola since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jun 28, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 20, 202661 mph, measuredSandyville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 17, 202558 mph, estimatedMilo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202560 mph, measuredAckworth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202469 mph, estimatedIndianola, Milo, Ackworth
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202470 mph, estimatedSpring Hill, St Marys
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 202170 mph, estimatedIndianola
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202058 mph, measuredIndianola
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202062 mph, estimatedSandyville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202060 mph, estimatedSpring Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 15, 201958 mph, estimatedSt Marys
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 Indianola; 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 Indianola.

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