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Hail history for Spencer, IA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20260.7 in
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 20, 2024
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles71

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Spencer on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 20, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Spencer

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20261 in
quarter		Everly, Spencer
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Spencer		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 15, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Greenville
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Spencer		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Dickens, Fostoria, Fuller Field Airport
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Spencer		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 Spencer by year

0610720820931011312113114151162174181192021222223424125226

When hail season peaks near Spencer

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and April (5).

JanFebMar5Apr4May11Jun4Jul4Aug2Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Spencer

May 20, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Royal (9 mi from Spencer)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to tennis ball sized hail caused damage to the skylight on a camper and downed numerous leaves and branches. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

May 24, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fuller Field Airport (9 mi from Spencer)

Jul 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Everly (9 mi from Spencer)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail damaged vehicles. The amount of damage was not known.

Jun 16, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Langdon (10 mi from Spencer)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail caused an unknown amount of damage to windows and vehicles.

Jun 29, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Spencer Muni Airport (2 mi from Spencer)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Spencer

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 4, 2026EF?Everly
7 mi from Spencer
May 17, 2026EF?Royal
9 mi from Spencer		0.9 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 17, 2026EF?Gillett Grove
10 mi from Spencer		4.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Dec 15, 2021EF1Fuller Field Airport
9 mi from Spencer		4.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 19, 2014EF0Spencer
1 mi from Spencer		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 21, 2012EF0Spencer
3 mi from Spencer		1.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 11, 2008EF0Dickens
6 mi from Spencer		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 26, 2006F0Everly
6 mi from Spencer		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 26, 2006F0Spencer
4 mi from Spencer		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Spencer

71 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Spencer since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jul 28, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 30, 202675 mph, measuredFuller Field Airport, Spencer Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202668 mph, measuredSpencer Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202690 mph, estimatedGreenville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202592 mph, measuredSpencer Muni Airport, Spencer
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202570 mph, estimatedFostoria, Fuller Field Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202475 mph, measuredSpencer Muni Airport, Spencer
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202270 mph, estimatedSpencer, Spencer Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202281 mph, estimatedRoyal
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202260 mph, measuredSpencer Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202260 mph, estimatedSpencer
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 Spencer; 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 Spencer.

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