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Hail history for Washington, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Washington on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 14, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Washington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Noble 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Washington |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Washington 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Washington |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 0.75 in penny | Washington Airport 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Washington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Washington by year
When hail season peaks near Washington
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Washington
Apr 14, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Noble (10 mi from Washington)
Jul 16, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Washington (0 mi from Washington)
May 19, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Chester (6 mi from Washington)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail near Ainsworth.Mar 31, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Washington (3 mi from Washington)
May 3, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Crawfordsville (9 mi from Washington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Washington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | EF? | Haskins 6 mi from Washington |
| Apr 17, 2026 | EF1 | Washington 5 mi from Washington |
| Apr 2, 2026 | EF1 | Richmond 9 mi from Washington |
| May 17, 2017 | EF1 | Haskins 8 mi from Washington |
| Jun 20, 2015 | EF1 | Noble 9 mi from Washington |
| Jul 16, 2007 | EF1 | Washington 2 mi from Washington |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F2 | Washington 0 mi from Washington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Washington
63 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Washington since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Mar 14, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Washington 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Washington Airport, Richmond, Washington 3 wind reports |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ainsworth 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Brighton 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 78 mph, measured | Washington, Noble, Washington Airport 6 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Haskins 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Ainsworth, Washington, Washington Airport 3 wind reports |
| May 24, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Washington 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Washington, Haskins 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Washington, Ainsworth 2 wind reports |
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 Washington; 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 Washington.
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