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Hail history for Williamsburg, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Williamsburg on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 7, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Williamsburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Millersburg, North English 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Williamsburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Williamsburg by year
When hail season peaks near Williamsburg
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Williamsburg
Aug 7, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Millersburg (9 mi from Williamsburg)
May 22, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Williamsburg (0 mi from Williamsburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail fell 1 mile south southwest of Williamsburg, IA at 304 pm CDT May 22.Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oxford (9 mi from Williamsburg)
Apr 3, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Genoa Bluff (9 mi from Williamsburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell about 5 miles south of Ladora, IA near mile marker 210.5 on Interstate 80 at 629 pm CDT April 3.May 13, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Williamsburg (2 mi from Williamsburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Williamsburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2023 | EF1 | Williamsburg 1 mi from Williamsburg |
| Jul 11, 2017 | EF1 | Williamsburg 3 mi from Williamsburg |
| Apr 27, 2014 | EF0 | Windham 10 mi from Williamsburg |
| May 22, 2011 | EF0 | Millersburg 7 mi from Williamsburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Williamsburg
47 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Williamsburg since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on May 16, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Upper South Amana, Homestead 2 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Parnell 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Marengo 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Ladora 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | North English 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Millersburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Williamsburg 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Homestead, Marengo 3 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 81 mph, estimated | Homestead 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 81 mph, estimated | Oxford 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 Williamsburg; 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 Williamsburg.
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