Hail History

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Hail history for Iowa Falls, IA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 19, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 19, 2025
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles43

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Iowa Falls on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 19, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and July.

Recent hail near Iowa Falls

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 19, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Oakland
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Iowa Falls		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Iowa Falls
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Iowa Falls		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 Iowa Falls by year

1061070809110111122131415116117318119202112222312422526

When hail season peaks near Iowa Falls

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and July (4).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr2May3Jun4Jul1Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Iowa Falls

Jul 28, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Iowa Falls (1 mi from Iowa Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Report via social media, time estimated by radar.

Jul 19, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakland (10 mi from Iowa Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Delayed report, time estimated by radar.

Jun 15, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bradford (7 mi from Iowa Falls)

Apr 13, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Randall (1 mi from Iowa Falls)

Apr 2, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Iowa Falls (7 mi from Iowa Falls)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Iowa Falls

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 28, 2023EF1Burdette
8 mi from Iowa Falls		1.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 7, 2022EF?Eagle City
5 mi from Iowa Falls		0.3 mi long, 20 yd wide
Dec 15, 2021EF1Iowa Falls Muni Airport
3 mi from Iowa Falls		6.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 15, 2021EF?Iowa Falls
6 mi from Iowa Falls		2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 15, 2021EF1Burdette
5 mi from Iowa Falls		10.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Dec 15, 2021EF1Bradford
3 mi from Iowa Falls		15.6 mi long, 140 yd wide
May 29, 2019EF0Iowa Falls Muni Airport
5 mi from Iowa Falls		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 31, 2014EF0Buckeye
10 mi from Iowa Falls		2.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Aug 31, 2014EF0Iowa Falls Muni Airport
4 mi from Iowa Falls		1.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 31, 2014EF1Owasa
7 mi from Iowa Falls		1.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 21, 2009EF0Eagle City
5 mi from Iowa Falls		0.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 21, 2009EF0Abbott
9 mi from Iowa Falls		0.4 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Iowa Falls

43 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Iowa Falls since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 102 mph on Aug 9, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 15, 202562 mph, estimatedBuckeye
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedIowa Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedIowa Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202458 mph, measuredIowa Falls Muni Airport, Buckeye
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 16, 202458 mph, estimatedBuckeye
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202361 mph, measuredIowa Falls Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202259 mph, measuredIowa Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202262 mph, measuredBradford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202263 mph, measuredAckley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202058 mph, estimatedIowa Falls
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 Iowa Falls; 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 Iowa Falls.

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