Hail History

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Hail history for Tiffin, IA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 14, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 10, 2026
Hail days since 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles148

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tiffin on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Tiffin

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 14, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Iowa City
5 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Tiffin		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Iowa City Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Tiffin		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 20260.88 in
nickel		University Hgts
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Tiffin		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		University Hgts, Iowa City Muni Airport, Sharon Center
11 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Tiffin		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 20251 in
quarter		Iowa City, Iowa City Muni Airport
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Tiffin		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20250.75 in
penny		Tiffin
1 hail report · closest near the center of Tiffin		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 24, 20240.88 in
nickel		Tiffin
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Tiffin		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 Tiffin by year

50630710820931021112213514115116317318192202122523424225426

When hail season peaks near Tiffin

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (13) and June (10).

Jan1Feb4Mar13Apr7May10Jun10Jul1Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Tiffin

Mar 10, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · University Hgts (6 mi from Tiffin)

Apr 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tiffin (0 mi from Tiffin)

National Weather Service description (English): Individual observed the Iowa City tornado to the east and Sharon Center tornado to the southeast.

Apr 3, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Swisher (9 mi from Tiffin)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail fell 1 mile southwest of Swisher, IA at 651 pm CDT April 3.

Jul 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Blairstown (0 mi from Tiffin)

National Weather Service description (English): Blairstown Fire reports golfball size hail at the jct of 19th Ave & 77th street

Jul 16, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakdale (3 mi from Tiffin)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tiffin

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2023EF2Cosgrove
5 mi from Tiffin		16.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 24, 2019EF1Williamstown
10 mi from Tiffin		10.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 25, 2008EF0North Liberty
6 mi from Tiffin		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 13, 2006F2Iowa City
6 mi from Tiffin		4.5 mi long, 587 yd wide
Apr 13, 2006F1Hills
10 mi from Tiffin		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tiffin

148 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tiffin since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Aug 28, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedOxford
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202658 mph, measuredHomestead
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202670 mph, measuredNorth Liberty
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedIowa City, Iowa City Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202669 mph, measuredIowa City Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202570 mph, estimatedNorth Liberty, University Hgts, Iowa City Muni Airport
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202563 mph, measuredIowa City Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202575 mph, estimatedIowa City Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202475 mph, estimatedNorth Liberty, Iowa City, Sharon Center
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202481 mph, estimatedUniversity Hgts
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 Tiffin; 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 Tiffin.

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