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Hail history for Jesup, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jesup on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Apr 14, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Jesup
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 3.25 in | Otterville, Jesup, Independence 5 hail reports · closest near the center of Jesup |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Jesup by year
When hail season peaks near Jesup
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Jesup
Apr 14, 2026 · 3.25 in · Otterville (9 mi from Jesup)
National Weather Service description (English): Image of very large hail was sent to the NWS in NWS Chat. The time was estimated from radar data.Jul 17, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Waterloo (1 mi from Jesup)
Aug 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Three Elms Co Park (9 mi from Jesup)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail fell just south of Independence, IA around 1202 pm August 9.Jun 21, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Independence (9 mi from Jesup)
Mar 28, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Otterville (8 mi from Jesup)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jesup
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | EF1 | Jesup 2 mi from Jesup |
| May 25, 2008 | EF3 | Fairbank 9 mi from Jesup |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jesup
124 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jesup since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jul 29, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Independence, Independence Airport 3 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Independence, Three Elms County 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Independence Airpo 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Three Elms Co Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Jesup, Independence, Littleton 4 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Independence, Jesup 7 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Raymond, Jubilee 2 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Gilbertville 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Independence 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Independence 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 Jesup; 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
- Independence
30 hail days - Evansdale
37 hail days - Waterloo
36 hail days - Oelwein
28 hail days - Cedar Falls
34 hail days - Vinton
39 hail days - Waverly
20 hail days - Hiawatha
53 hail days
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 Jesup.
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