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Hail history for Muscatine, IA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 24, 20240.75 in (penny)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 9, 2018

Hail days since 200633

Days with hail 1 inch or larger17

Tornadoes within 10 miles12

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles92

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Muscatine on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 9, 2018. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Muscatine

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Muscatine in the last two years.

Hail days near Muscatine by year

When hail season peaks near Muscatine

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (6).

Largest hail storms near Muscatine

Jun 9, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Illinois City (10 mi from Muscatine)

National Weather Service description (English): The hail produced significant damage to vehicles and a tin shed.

Mar 15, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Grandview (8 mi from Muscatine)

National Weather Service description (English): This report was delayed. The hail was reported up to the size of tennis balls. Numerous cars sustained dents and windows were broken out at a generation station.

Apr 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Muscatine (1 mi from Muscatine)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of quarter to tennis ball size hail across city and at the community college; this was the second hail core to hit the city.

Apr 3, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ardon (5 mi from Muscatine)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell 3 miles west of Muscatine, IA at 821 pm CDT April 3.

Nov 17, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Muscatine (3 mi from Muscatine)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Muscatine

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 15, 2024	EF?	Fairport 6 mi from Muscatine	1.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Illinois City 7 mi from Muscatine	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2017	EF0	Illinois City 5 mi from Muscatine	0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 6, 2017	EF2	Muscatine 2 mi from Muscatine	1.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 6, 2017	EF0	Wildcat Den State 9 mi from Muscatine	5.7 mi long, 1,000 yd wide
Oct 6, 2016	EF1	Muscatine 4 mi from Muscatine	9.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 24, 2013	EF1	Muscatine 3 mi from Muscatine	6.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 1, 2007	EF3	Fruitland 8 mi from Muscatine	10.2 mi long, 774 yd wide
Apr 13, 2006	F0	Muscatine 4 mi from Muscatine	3.7 mi long, 220 yd wide
Apr 13, 2006	F0	Illinois City 2 mi from Muscatine	2.7 mi long, 220 yd wide
Apr 13, 2006	F1	Illinois City 7 mi from Muscatine	1.9 mi long, 880 yd wide
Apr 13, 2006	F1	Eliza 8 mi from Muscatine	11.1 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Muscatine

92 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Muscatine since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 107 mph on Mar 12, 2006.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 12, 2026	damage reported	Pleasant Prarie 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026	damage reported	Muscatine 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 23, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Muscatine 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 2026	70 mph, estimated	Muscatine 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 2025	70 mph, estimated	Muscatine 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 2025	70 mph, estimated	Muscatine 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Fruitland, Atalissa 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 2024	71 mph, estimated	Muscatine, Sweetland Center, Atalissa 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 2024	70 mph, estimated	Muscatine, Atalissa 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 2024	62 mph, measured	Sweetland Center, Muscatine Muni Airport 2 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 Muscatine; 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 Muscatine.

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