Hail History

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Hail history for Sheldon, IA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 28, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Jul 9, 2009
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles59

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sheldon on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Jul 9, 2009. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Sheldon

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 28, 20261 in
quarter		Sanborn
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Sheldon		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Sanborn
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Sheldon		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20261 in
quarter		Sanborn
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Sheldon		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Sanborn
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Sheldon		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Ritter
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Sheldon		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 20250.75 in
penny		Sanborn
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Sheldon		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Archer
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Sheldon		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 Sheldon by year

0630708309310111112132141521611711811912021122223224325426

When hail season peaks near Sheldon

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (7).

JanFeb2Mar3Apr8May7Jun4Jul4Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Sheldon

Jul 9, 2009 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Sheldon (1 mi from Sheldon)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail caused widespread damage in and near Sheldon. The hail broke windows on vehicles and buildings, including 35 out of the 37 skylights on the local high school. The hail also severely dented vehicles, roofs, and siding, and caused tree damage. The hail also damaged crops near the city, but the amount of crop damage was not known.

Sep 22, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · George Sudenga Airport (9 mi from Sheldon)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail cracked windows and dented vehicles.

Jul 10, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sheldon Muni Airport (2 mi from Sheldon)

National Weather Service description (English): Crop damage monetary losses are an estimate using data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Aug 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sheldon (1 mi from Sheldon)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail damaged vehicles and windows, and also caused an unknown amount of damage to crops in the area.

Jul 10, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ritter (4 mi from Sheldon)

National Weather Service description (English): Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sheldon

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 13, 2026EF?Archer
8 mi from Sheldon		0.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 31, 2024EF0Sheldon Muni Airport
2 mi from Sheldon		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 16, 2024EF1George
9 mi from Sheldon		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2017EF0Matlock
6 mi from Sheldon		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Oct 23, 2015EF0Hospers
7 mi from Sheldon		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 23, 2015EF0Sheldon
2 mi from Sheldon		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 17, 2014EF0George
10 mi from Sheldon		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 11, 2014EF1Middleburg
10 mi from Sheldon		3.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 11, 2014EF0Newkirk
7 mi from Sheldon		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 11, 2014EF0Sheldon
2 mi from Sheldon		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 11, 2011EF0Ashton
10 mi from Sheldon		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 26, 2010EF0Ashton
10 mi from Sheldon		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sheldon

59 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sheldon since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Jun 22, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedSanborn
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202658 mph, measuredHospers
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202667 mph, measuredAshton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202590 mph, estimatedSheldon Muni Airport, Sanborn, Ashton
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202570 mph, estimatedHospers
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202585 mph, estimatedHospers
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202481 mph, estimatedSheldon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 16, 202470 mph, estimatedMatlock, George
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202360 mph, measuredRitter
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202290 mph, estimatedSanborn, Sheldon
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 Sheldon; 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 Sheldon.

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