Hail History

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Hail history for Red Oak, IA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Mar 19, 2020
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles57

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Red Oak on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Mar 19, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Red Oak

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20262.75 in
baseball		Red Oak, Stanton
7 hail reports · closest near the center of Red Oak		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20261 in
quarter		Emerson
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Red Oak		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 6, 20261 in
quarter		Emerson
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Red Oak		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 Red Oak by year

30610730830911031131213314115116117118191202112212322425326

When hail season peaks near Red Oak

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and June (6).

JanFeb6Mar5Apr9May6Jun3Jul1Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Red Oak

Apr 12, 2014 · 3 in (tea cup) · Red Oak (1 mi from Red Oak)

National Weather Service description (English): The local newspaper, The Red Oak Express, reported hail as large as 3 inches in diameter fell in the city of Red Oak. The 2 to 3 inch hail was responsible for damage to roofs, broken windows in homes and cars.

Mar 19, 2020 · 3 in (tea cup) · Stanton (6 mi from Red Oak)

National Weather Service description (English): Storm chaser sent image of 3 inch hail that fell near Stanton.

Aug 18, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Wallin (6 mi from Red Oak)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to baseball-size was accompanied by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 70 mph around the Stanton area. Some crops north of Stanton were destroyed and vehicle and home damage was noted across the area.

May 16, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Red Oak (3 mi from Red Oak)

National Weather Service description (English): Public report of hail estimated up to 2.75 inches in diameter received via mPING.

Sep 17, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Stanton (7 mi from Red Oak)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency Manager reported 1.75-inch hail.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Red Oak

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF1Nyman
8 mi from Red Oak		7.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF1Stanton
10 mi from Red Oak		5.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 21, 2024EF0Coburg
6 mi from Red Oak		0.7 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 21, 2024EF1Red Oak Muni Airport
3 mi from Red Oak		2.9 mi long, 70 yd wide
Mar 5, 2022EF0Hawthorne
8 mi from Red Oak		0.0 mi long, 17 yd wide
Oct 1, 2019EF?Red Oak
1 mi from Red Oak		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2016EF1Stanton
10 mi from Red Oak		1.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF1Emerson
9 mi from Red Oak		5.1 mi long, 440 yd wide
May 6, 2007EF1Stanton
6 mi from Red Oak		7.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 5, 2007EF2Red Oak
6 mi from Red Oak		4.8 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Red Oak

57 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Red Oak since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Apr 17, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 11, 202690 mph, estimatedCoburg
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202659 mph, measuredWales
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202674 mph, measuredRed Oak Muni Airport, Red Oak, Stanton
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 9, 202659 mph, measuredEmerson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202558 mph, measuredWales
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202586 mph, measuredNyman
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202564 mph, measuredWales
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202459 mph, measuredWales
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202469 mph, measuredWales, Elliott
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202470 mph, measuredWales
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 Red Oak; 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 Red Oak.

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