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Hail history for Milford, IA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 1, 20260.7 in
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Aug 9, 2026
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles85

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Milford on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 9, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Milford

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 1, 20260.7 inLake Park
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Milford		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		West Okoboji, Arnolds Park, Milford
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Milford		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 15, 20261 in
quarter		Terril
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Milford		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 20260.75 in
penny		Lake Park, Arnolds Park
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Milford		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 20250.75 in
penny		Spirit Lake
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Milford		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20251 in
quarter		Fostoria, Fuller Field Airport
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Milford		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 Milford by year

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When hail season peaks near Milford

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and July (7).

JanFebMar4Apr6May13Jun7Jul2Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Milford

Aug 9, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · West Okoboji (3 mi from Milford)

May 24, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fuller Field Airport (4 mi from Milford)

Jul 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fostoria (6 mi from Milford)

Jun 16, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Langdon (9 mi from Milford)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail caused an unknown amount of damage to windows and vehicles.

Jun 10, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Triboji Beach (7 mi from Milford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Milford

DateRatingWherePath
May 17, 2026EF?Terril
7 mi from Milford		0.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Dec 15, 2021EF1Fuller Field Airport
5 mi from Milford		4.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 17, 2019EF?Terril
6 mi from Milford		0.8 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 14, 2016EF0West Okoboji
9 mi from Milford		0.4 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Milford

85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Milford since 2006, on 37 days. The strongest measured gust was 97 mph on Jul 17, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 25, 202653 mph, measuredSpirit Lake
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202675 mph, measuredFuller Field Airport, Orleans, Lake Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202658 mph, measuredArnolds Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202660 mph, measuredArnolds Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202570 mph, estimatedSpirit Lake, Lake Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202570 mph, estimatedSpirit Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202570 mph, estimatedFostoria, Fuller Field Airport, Terril
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202560 mph, estimatedTerril
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202475 mph, estimatedWahpeton, Orleans
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202475 mph, estimatedSpirit Lake
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 Milford; 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 Milford.

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