Hail HistoryHail history for Ida County, IA
81 hail reports in Ida County since 2006 on 36 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 5, 2020.
Recent hail in Ida County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Holstein, Battle Creek, Ida Grove 6 hail reports |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Battle Creek, Holstein 2 hail reports |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Holstein, Hanover, Galva 3 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Ida County by year
When hail season peaks in Ida County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Ida County
52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Ida County since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 28, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Arthur, Ida Grove, Galva 3 wind reports |
| May 17, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Ida Grove 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Galva 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Galva 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Battle Creek, Holstein 2 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Arthur, Galva 2 wind reports |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Arthur 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Ida Grove, Galva 4 wind reports |
| May 12, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Holstein 1 wind report |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Galva 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 Ida 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).