Hail History

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Hail history for Mount Vernon, IA

Last hail within 10 milesMar 10, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 22, 2015
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles61

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Vernon on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 22, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Mount Vernon

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 10, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Marion Airport
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Mount Vernon		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 Mount Vernon by year

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When hail season peaks near Mount Vernon

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (6).

JanFeb3Mar6Apr5May8Jun1Jul1AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Mount Vernon

Jun 22, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Mechanicsville (9 mi from Mount Vernon)

Jun 12, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Springville (9 mi from Mount Vernon)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail bigger than a golf ball fell for at least 3 minutes in Springville, IA between 9:45 pm and 9:48 pm June 12.

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mechanicsville (9 mi from Mount Vernon)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell in Mechanicsville, IA at 417 pm CDT May 22.

May 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Solon (9 mi from Mount Vernon)

Apr 10, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Vernon (2 mi from Mount Vernon)

National Weather Service description (English): The emergency manager relayed a public report of golf ball size hail that damaged cars and roofs in Mount Vernon.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Vernon

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 25, 2024EF0Ely
8 mi from Mount Vernon		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 24, 2024EF0Solon
10 mi from Mount Vernon		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 24, 2024EF?Lisbon
5 mi from Mount Vernon		0.8 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 24, 2024EF?Mechanicsville
5 mi from Mount Vernon		10.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF2Solon
9 mi from Mount Vernon		4.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Mt Vernon
5 mi from Mount Vernon		4.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 16, 2023EF?Ely
10 mi from Mount Vernon		0.8 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 23, 2020EF1Cedar Bluff
8 mi from Mount Vernon		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 23, 2020EF1Mechanicsville
8 mi from Mount Vernon		6.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 23, 2020EF?Morley
9 mi from Mount Vernon		0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Sep 25, 2018EF0Mechanicsville
9 mi from Mount Vernon		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 27, 2014EF0Lisbon Mohn Airport
3 mi from Mount Vernon		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Vernon

61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Vernon since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Jul 28, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 8, 202658 mph, estimatedMount Vernon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 15, 202564 mph, measuredBertram
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202560 mph, measuredLisbon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202467 mph, measuredSpringville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202460 mph, estimatedSolon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202460 mph, estimatedLisbon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202396 mph, measuredMartelle, Mt Vernon
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202360 mph, estimatedSolon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202364 mph, estimatedLisbon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 202260 mph, measuredEly
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 Mount Vernon; 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 Mount Vernon.

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