Hail History

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Hail history for Tama, IA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 16, 2019
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles36

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tama on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 16, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Tama

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Tama in the last two years.

Hail days near Tama by year

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When hail season peaks near Tama

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and April (3).

JanFebMar3Apr2May6Jun2Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Tama

Jul 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waterloo (2 mi from Tama)

May 16, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Toledo (5 mi from Tama)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency manager reported golf ball hail at Highway 63 and 275th St.

May 7, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Toledo (8 mi from Tama)

Apr 13, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Traer (7 mi from Tama)

Jun 8, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Toledo (6 mi from Tama)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tama

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 5, 2022EF2Tama Airport
5 mi from Tama		8.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 9, 2018EF0Brooklyn Airport
9 mi from Tama		0.3 mi long, 20 yd wide
Oct 9, 2018EF0Haven
9 mi from Tama		2.0 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tama

36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tama since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 22, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 20, 202560 mph, estimatedToledo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202470 mph, estimatedToledo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202363 mph, estimatedTama
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202160 mph, estimatedMontour
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 2020100 mph, estimatedToledo
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 201964 mph, estimatedMontour
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 201760 mph, estimatedTama
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 6, 201760 mph, estimatedChelsea
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 201569 mph, estimatedChelsea, Tama
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 201470 mph, estimatedChelsea
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 Tama; 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 Tama.

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