Hail History

Home › Iowa › Story County › Nevada

Hail history for Nevada, IA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 20, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.6 inJun 25, 2008
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles124

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Nevada on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.6 in on Jun 25, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Nevada

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 20, 20250.75 in
penny		Ames
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Nevada		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20251 in
quarter		Maxwell, Nevada
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Nevada		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Nevada
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Nevada		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Ames, Ames Airport
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Nevada		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 Nevada by year

206074080921041112313214115164176182192202112242342442526

When hail season peaks near Nevada

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (13).

JanFeb3Mar5Apr13May13Jun5Jul1Aug3Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Nevada

Jun 25, 2008 · 2.6 in · Nevada (0 mi from Nevada)

National Weather Service description (English): KCCI relayed a report of 2.60 inch hail.

May 7, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Ames (10 mi from Nevada)

Jun 28, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Colo (7 mi from Nevada)

National Weather Service description (English): Law enforcement reported golf ball sized hail.

May 1, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Nevada (1 mi from Nevada)

Jul 21, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ames (9 mi from Nevada)

National Weather Service description (English): An ISU Meteorology professor reported mainly one half inch to nickel size hail with a few up to golf ball size.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Nevada

DateRatingWherePath
May 29, 2018EF0Ames
6 mi from Nevada		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 21, 2017EF0Midvale
8 mi from Nevada		1.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 7, 2015EF1Ames Airport
8 mi from Nevada		0.9 mi long, 35 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Nevada

124 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Nevada since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 15, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 14, 2026damage reportedAmes
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202669 mph, measuredAmes
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 22, 202558 mph, estimatedAmes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 202571 mph, measuredGilbert, Nevada, Iowa Center
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202562 mph, measuredAmes Airport, Nevada
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202458 mph, estimatedAmes Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202470 mph, estimatedCambridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202258 mph, measuredAmes Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 202266 mph, measuredAmes Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202260 mph, measuredAmes 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 Nevada; 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 Nevada.

Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Nevada's hail history on your website with our free widget →

Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Nevada with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →