Hail History

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Hail history for Saylorville, IA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 8, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20063.25 inJul 9, 2021
Hail days since 200691
Days with hail 1 inch or larger60
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles451

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saylorville on 91 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Jul 9, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Saylorville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 8, 20262.25 inAnkeny, Bondurant, Altoona
7 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Saylorville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 20261 in
quarter		West Des Moines, Alleman
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Saylorville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Windsor Heights, Urbandale
5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Saylorville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 20251 in
quarter		Bondurant, Altoona, Des Moines
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Saylorville		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251 in
quarter		Windsor Hgts, Urbandale, Lovington
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Saylorville		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 Saylorville by year

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When hail season peaks near Saylorville

Of the 91 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (19) and June (17).

Jan1Feb8Mar15Apr17May17Jun19Jul6Aug6Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Saylorville

Jul 9, 2021 · 3.25 in · Lovington (5 mi from Saylorville)

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

Jul 15, 2009 · 3 in (tea cup) · Johnston (3 mi from Saylorville)

National Weather Service description (English): The hail measured 2.25 inches by 3 inches.

Aug 19, 2022 · 3 in (tea cup) · Clover Hills (9 mi from Saylorville)

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

May 8, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lovington (5 mi from Saylorville)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported near the intersection of Merle Hay Road and Meredith Drive.

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

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saylorville

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF1Clive
7 mi from Saylorville		6.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 24, 2024EF0Grimes
10 mi from Saylorville		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 24, 2024EF0Johnston
4 mi from Saylorville		3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 24, 2024EF0Enterprise
8 mi from Saylorville		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 21, 2024EF2Rider
7 mi from Saylorville		17.6 mi long, 800 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF2Fort Des Moines
9 mi from Saylorville		7.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 23, 2022EF0Crocker
10 mi from Saylorville		2.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 25, 2020EF1Lovington
4 mi from Saylorville		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF0Enterprise
5 mi from Saylorville		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF2Bondurant
7 mi from Saylorville		3.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF2Enterprise
8 mi from Saylorville		3.7 mi long, 130 yd wide
Jul 27, 2008EF1Farrar
9 mi from Saylorville		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saylorville

451 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saylorville since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 8, 202675 mph, measuredAnkeny, Clive, Des Moines
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 202659 mph, measuredPolk City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202658 mph, measuredAnkeny, Pleasant Hill
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202658 mph, measuredDes Moines Int Airport
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedWindsor Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 30, 202564 mph, estimatedCapitol Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202558 mph, estimatedUrbandale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202563 mph, estimatedBondurant, Elkhart
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202574 mph, estimatedAvon, Altoona, Elkhart
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202560 mph, estimatedLovington
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 Saylorville; 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 Saylorville.

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