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Hail history for Norwalk, IA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 20, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063.25 inJul 9, 2021
Hail days since 200690
Days with hail 1 inch or larger57
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles292

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Norwalk on 90 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Jul 9, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Norwalk

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 20, 20261 in
quarter		West Des Moines
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Norwalk		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Windsor Heights
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Norwalk		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 20251 in
quarter		Des Moines Intl., Commerce, Des Moines
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Norwalk		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20250.75 in
penny		Norwalk
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Norwalk		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251 in
quarter		Windsor Hgts
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Norwalk		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 Norwalk by year

8061071108209410511212513614415316517418419220421522423624325226

When hail season peaks near Norwalk

Of the 90 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (23) and April (19).

Jan2Feb7Mar19Apr15May23Jun14Jul5Aug3Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Norwalk

Jul 9, 2021 · 3.25 in · Lovington (10 mi from Norwalk)

National Weather Service description (English): Picture via social media of 3.25 inch hail in Beaverdale. Time estimated via radar.

Aug 19, 2022 · 3 in (tea cup) · Clover Hills (10 mi from Norwalk)

National Weather Service description (English): WOI-5 reported three inch hail at the station in West Des Moines.

Oct 1, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Des Moines (7 mi from Norwalk)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported baseball sized hail via picture from social media.

Apr 4, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Indianola (9 mi from Norwalk)

May 8, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · West Des Moines (7 mi from Norwalk)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Norwalk

DateRatingWherePath
May 24, 2024EF0Beech
9 mi from Norwalk		2.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 21, 2024EF0Martensdale
8 mi from Norwalk		1.0 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 21, 2024EF0Spring Hill
5 mi from Norwalk		2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF0Bevington
8 mi from Norwalk		2.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF0Booneville
7 mi from Norwalk		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF2Fort Des Moines
7 mi from Norwalk		7.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 5, 2022EF2Churchville
7 mi from Norwalk		12.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Mar 5, 2022EF2Avon
6 mi from Norwalk		13.6 mi long, 400 yd wide
Nov 11, 2015EF0Des Moines Intl.
3 mi from Norwalk		2.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 30, 2014EF1Martensdale
7 mi from Norwalk		2.0 mi long, 190 yd wide
Jul 23, 2010EF1Spring Hill
8 mi from Norwalk		3.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 2, 2007EF1Des Moines
8 mi from Norwalk		0.4 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Norwalk

292 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Norwalk since 2006, on 87 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jun 28, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 8, 202666 mph, measuredDes Moines Int Airport, Clive, Des Moines
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202658 mph, measuredCarlisle, Des Moines Int Airport
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedWindsor Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 202574 mph, measuredDes Moines Intl., Avon, Hadden Hill
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202563 mph, measuredBevington, Des Moines
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202562 mph, measuredDes Moines Intl.
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202564 mph, measuredYoungstown, Fort Des Moines, Carlisle
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202466 mph, measuredDes Moines Intl., Des Moines, Norwalk
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202460 mph, estimatedNorwalk, Des Moines Intl.
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedWindsor Hgts
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 Norwalk; 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 Norwalk.

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