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Hail history for Storm Lake, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Storm Lake on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Storm Lake
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Storm Lake Airport 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Storm Lake |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Alta 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Storm Lake |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Storm Lake by year
When hail season peaks near Storm Lake
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Storm Lake
Apr 9, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Early (10 mi from Storm Lake)
Aug 13, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Storm Lake (1 mi from Storm Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail dented vehicles. The amount of property damage was not known.May 1, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Truesdale (10 mi from Storm Lake)
Jun 1, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hanover (7 mi from Storm Lake)
Jun 5, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Alta (3 mi from Storm Lake)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Storm Lake
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | EF? | Sulphur Spgs 8 mi from Storm Lake |
| May 21, 2024 | EF1 | Truesdale 8 mi from Storm Lake |
| May 13, 2023 | EF? | Storm Lake Airport 7 mi from Storm Lake |
| May 13, 2023 | EF? | Schaller 9 mi from Storm Lake |
| May 13, 2023 | EF? | Storm Lake Airport 6 mi from Storm Lake |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF1 | Hanover 10 mi from Storm Lake |
| Oct 4, 2013 | EF1 | Hanover 8 mi from Storm Lake |
| Apr 9, 2011 | EF0 | Alta 7 mi from Storm Lake |
| Apr 9, 2011 | EF0 | Alta 7 mi from Storm Lake |
| Apr 9, 2011 | EF2 | Nemaha 9 mi from Storm Lake |
| Apr 9, 2011 | EF0 | Sulphur Spgs 7 mi from Storm Lake |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Storm Lake
46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Storm Lake since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Aug 3, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Storm Lake Airport, Truesdale 3 wind reports |
| May 17, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Storm Lake Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Storm Lake Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Storm Lake, Truesdale, Alta 4 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Truesdale, Juniata 3 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Alta, Truesdale 3 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 66 mph, measured | Truesdale 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 81 mph, estimated | Truesdale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 70 mph, measured | Storm Lake Airport 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Storm Lake Airport 1 wind report |
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 Storm Lake; 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.
Nearby cities
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 Storm Lake.
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