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Hail history for Tipton, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tipton on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Sep 18, 2022. Hail is most common here in March and August.
Recent hail near Tipton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Clarence 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Tipton |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Tipton, Clarence 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Tipton |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Rochester 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Tipton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Tipton by year
When hail season peaks near Tipton
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (4) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Tipton
Mar 31, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Clarence (9 mi from Tipton)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail fell in Clarence around 950 pm CDT March 31. It hailed from 950 pm until 1020 pm.Sep 18, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rochester (8 mi from Tipton)
May 21, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bennett (8 mi from Tipton)
National Weather Service description (English): Public report of golf ball size hail. Time estimated from radar data.Apr 2, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tipton (0 mi from Tipton)
National Weather Service description (English): Emergency management reported damaging golf ball size hail.Aug 9, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mathews Airport (1 mi from Tipton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tipton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | EF1 | Lime City 6 mi from Tipton |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF1 | Cedar Vly 6 mi from Tipton |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF2 | Mathews Airport 2 mi from Tipton |
| May 24, 2019 | EF0 | Cedar Vly 10 mi from Tipton |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF1 | Bennett 7 mi from Tipton |
| Jun 1, 2007 | EF1 | Lime City 7 mi from Tipton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tipton
79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tipton since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Apr 16, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Tipton 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Stanwood 2 wind reports |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Tipton 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Mathews Airport 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 90 mph, estimated | Bennett, Rochester, Lime City 7 wind reports |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 72 mph, measured | Stanwood 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Clarence, Tipton, Bennett 3 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Tipton 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Stanwood, Tipton 2 wind reports |
| Nov 4, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | Stanwood 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 Tipton; 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 Tipton.
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