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Hail history for Madrid, IA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 20, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jul 9, 2021
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles98

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Madrid on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 9, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Madrid

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 20, 20261 in
quarter		Luther
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Madrid		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 20261 in
quarter		Polk City
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Madrid		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 14, 20250.75 in
penny		Woodward
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Madrid		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 Madrid by year

206207508109101111221311415116217418192012122223224125226

When hail season peaks near Madrid

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (7).

JanFeb5Mar2Apr5May7Jun7Jul1Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Madrid

Jun 25, 2008 · 3 in (tea cup) · Napier (6 mi from Madrid)

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

Jul 9, 2021 · 3 in (tea cup) · Woodward (5 mi from Madrid)

Mar 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleasant Hill (7 mi from Madrid)

Jul 27, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ericson (5 mi from Madrid)

May 20, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodward (6 mi from Madrid)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Madrid

DateRatingWherePath
May 24, 2024EF0Madrid
6 mi from Madrid		10.7 mi long, 180 yd wide
Apr 23, 2022EF1Polk City
2 mi from Madrid		1.4 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 23, 2022EF0Madrid
2 mi from Madrid		7.0 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 23, 2022EF?Crocker
4 mi from Madrid		0.8 mi long, 60 yd wide
Apr 23, 2022EF?Sheldahl
4 mi from Madrid		3.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Apr 23, 2022EF0Crocker
8 mi from Madrid		2.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 23, 2022EF0Kelley
8 mi from Madrid		0.7 mi long, 60 yd wide
May 20, 2021EF0Moran
7 mi from Madrid		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 21, 2017EF0Napier
7 mi from Madrid		1.9 mi long, 60 yd wide
Aug 21, 2017EF0Kelley
7 mi from Madrid		1.4 mi long, 80 yd wide
Mar 6, 2017EF0Luther
8 mi from Madrid		12.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 11, 2014EF0Napier
6 mi from Madrid		1.7 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Madrid

98 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Madrid since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 6, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 8, 202674 mph, measuredMadrid
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 202661 mph, measuredAlleman, Polk City
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedMadrid
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202458 mph, estimatedPolk City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202460 mph, estimatedMadrid
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202458 mph, estimatedPolk City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202358 mph, estimatedBoone Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202258 mph, estimatedCrocker
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 30, 202160 mph, estimatedPolk City, Moran
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 2020100 mph, estimatedEricson, Slater, Madrid
3 wind reports		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 Madrid; 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 Madrid.

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