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Hail history for Marshalltown, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Marshalltown on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 16, 2019. Hail is most common here in March and July.
Marshalltown ranks #842 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Marshalltown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Ferguson 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Marshalltown |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Marshalltown 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Marshalltown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Marshalltown by year
When hail season peaks near Marshalltown
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (5) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Marshalltown
May 16, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Marshalltown (1 mi from Marshalltown)
Mar 13, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Marshalltown (6 mi from Marshalltown)
May 12, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Marshalltown Airport (5 mi from Marshalltown)
Jul 14, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Marshalltown (3 mi from Marshalltown)
Apr 3, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Marshalltown (1 mi from Marshalltown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Marshalltown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF? | La Moille 9 mi from Marshalltown |
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF? | Minerva 10 mi from Marshalltown |
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF1 | Marietta 5 mi from Marshalltown |
| Jul 19, 2018 | EF3 | Marietta 7 mi from Marshalltown |
| Jul 19, 2008 | EF0 | Marshalltown 2 mi from Marshalltown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Marshalltown
90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Marshalltown since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 106 mph on Aug 10, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Albion 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Marshalltown Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 62 mph, estimated | Albion Leise Airport, Marshalltown, Marshalltown Airport 4 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 69 mph, measured | Marshalltown Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 68 mph, measured | Marshalltown Airport 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Marshalltown Airport 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Marshalltown Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 93 mph, measured | Marshalltown Airport, Albion 3 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 72 mph, estimated | Marshalltown 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Ferguson 1 wind report |
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 Marshalltown; 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 Marshalltown.
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