Hail HistoryHail history for Shelby County, IA
62 hail reports in Shelby County since 2006 on 39 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 30, 2014.
Cities in Shelby County
Recent hail in Shelby County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Corley 1 hail report |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Westphalia 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Shelby County by year
When hail season peaks in Shelby County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Shelby County
79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Shelby County since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Sep 2, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 73 mph, measured | Shelby 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Kirkman 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Shelby 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 96 mph, estimated | Defiance 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 70 mph, measured | Westphalia 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 68 mph, measured | Corley 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 72 mph, measured | Harlan 2 wind reports |
| May 24, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Harlan, Kirkman 3 wind reports |
| May 6, 2024 | 67 mph, measured | Shelby, Harlan 2 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Harlan, Shelby 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 Shelby County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).