Hail History

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Hail history for Windsor Heights, IA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 20, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063.25 inJul 9, 2021
Hail days since 2006102
Days with hail 1 inch or larger62
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles466

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Windsor Heights on 102 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Jul 9, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Windsor Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 20, 20261 in
quarter		Waukee, West Des Moines
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Windsor Heights		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Windsor Heights, Urbandale
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Windsor Heights		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 20251 in
quarter		Des Moines Intl., Commerce, Des Moines
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Windsor Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20250.75 in
penny		Norwalk
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Windsor Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251 in
quarter		Windsor Hgts, Urbandale, Lovington
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Windsor Heights		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 Windsor Heights by year

8064071008709410711512713514415416517518419320321422323524325226

When hail season peaks near Windsor Heights

Of the 102 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (22) and July (19).

Jan1Feb8Mar19Apr17May22Jun19Jul8Aug5Sep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Windsor Heights

Jul 9, 2021 · 3.25 in · Lovington (3 mi from Windsor Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Picture via social media of 3.25 inch hail in Beaverdale. Time estimated via radar.

Jul 15, 2009 · 3 in (tea cup) · Johnston (6 mi from Windsor Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): The hail measured 2.25 inches by 3 inches.

Aug 19, 2022 · 3 in (tea cup) · Clover Hills (3 mi from Windsor Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): WOI-5 reported three inch hail at the station in West Des Moines.

May 8, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lovington (3 mi from Windsor Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported near the intersection of Merle Hay Road and Meredith Drive.

Oct 1, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Des Moines (3 mi from Windsor Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported baseball sized hail via picture from social media.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Windsor Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF1Clive
4 mi from Windsor Heights		6.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 24, 2024EF0Grimes
8 mi from Windsor Heights		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 24, 2024EF0Johnston
4 mi from Windsor Heights		3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 21, 2024EF2Rider
6 mi from Windsor Heights		17.6 mi long, 800 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF0Booneville
8 mi from Windsor Heights		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF2Fort Des Moines
7 mi from Windsor Heights		7.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 5, 2022EF2Avon
9 mi from Windsor Heights		13.6 mi long, 400 yd wide
May 26, 2020EF0Waukee
9 mi from Windsor Heights		0.9 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 25, 2020EF1Lovington
4 mi from Windsor Heights		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 11, 2015EF0Des Moines Intl.
6 mi from Windsor Heights		2.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 2, 2007EF1Des Moines
4 mi from Windsor Heights		0.4 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 22, 2007EF2Cumming
8 mi from Windsor Heights		6.4 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Windsor Heights

466 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Windsor Heights since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 18, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 8, 202666 mph, measuredDes Moines Int Airport, Clive, Des Moines
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedPleasant Hill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202658 mph, measuredDes Moines Int Airport
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedWindsor Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 30, 202564 mph, estimatedCapitol Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202558 mph, estimatedUrbandale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202574 mph, measuredDes Moines Intl., Avon, Waukee
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202560 mph, estimatedLovington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202561 mph, estimatedDes Moines
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202562 mph, measuredDes Moines Intl.
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 Windsor Heights; 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 Windsor Heights.

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