Hail History

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Hail history for Keokuk, IA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 17, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 19, 2013
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles102

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Keokuk on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 19, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Keokuk

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 17, 20261.75 in
golf ball
Alexandria, Warsaw
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Keokuk
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Jun 11, 20261 in
quarter
Elvaston
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Keokuk
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Jul 30, 20251 in
quarter
Mooar
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Keokuk
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 Keokuk by year

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When hail season peaks near Keokuk

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and April (7).

JanFeb2Mar7Apr5May10Jun3JulAug2Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Keokuk

May 19, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Keokuk (0 mi from Keokuk)

National Weather Service description (English): Spotter reported baseball size hail knocked out sky lights at the Walmart store in northeast Keokuk. Golfball to baseball size hail was reported on the north end of the city, with nickel to quarter size hail on the south end of the city.

Sep 19, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mooar (5 mi from Keokuk)

Jun 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Keokuk (1 mi from Keokuk)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail fell in Keokuk, IA at 1:31 pm June 15. Wind gusts estimated to be 50 mph were also observed.

Jun 17, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alexandria (8 mi from Keokuk)

Jun 17, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alexandria (8 mi from Keokuk)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Keokuk

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 17, 2026EF1Keokuk
4 mi from Keokuk
0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 17, 2026EF1Alexandria
4 mi from Keokuk
0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 17, 2026EF1Warsaw
3 mi from Keokuk
0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 10, 2025EF?Vincennes
9 mi from Keokuk
0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 10, 2025EF?Mooar
9 mi from Keokuk
0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 22, 2019EF1Sutter
6 mi from Keokuk
0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Dec 4, 2017EF1Mooar
6 mi from Keokuk
1.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 10, 2008EF1Sutter
9 mi from Keokuk
1.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 10, 2008EF0Basco
7 mi from Keokuk
0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 10, 2008EF0Elvaston
8 mi from Keokuk
0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 2, 2007EF0Warsaw
6 mi from Keokuk
0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Keokuk

102 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Keokuk since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedKeokuk, Mooar, Warsaw
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202692 mph, estimatedWarsaw
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202658 mph, measuredHamilton
1 wind report
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Mar 21, 202564 mph, estimatedHamilton
1 wind report
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Oct 30, 202463 mph, measuredKeokuk Airport
1 wind report
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Jul 31, 202460 mph, estimatedMooar
1 wind report
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Jul 30, 202464 mph, estimatedMooar
1 wind report
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Jun 25, 202460 mph, estimatedAlexandria
1 wind report
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Jun 13, 202470 mph, measuredKeokuk Airport, Mooar
2 wind reports
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Jun 29, 2023100 mph, estimatedKeokuk, Montrose, Hamilton
9 wind reports
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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 Keokuk; 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 Keokuk.

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