Hail HistoryHail history for Buchanan County, IA
107 hail reports in Buchanan County since 2006 on 43 days. Biggest stones measured 3.25 in on Apr 14, 2026.
Cities in Buchanan County
Recent hail in Buchanan County
| Deit | Hail saiz | Wea |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1.75 in golf bol | Fairbank 1 hail report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 3.25 in | Otterville, Independence, Jesup 6 hail reports |
One row per day: biggest hail reported in the county that day, places and number of reports.
Hail days in Buchanan County by year
When hail season peaks in Buchanan County
Strong thunderstorm wind in Buchanan County
213 reports of strong thunderstorm wind in Buchanan County since 2006, on 88 de. Di strongest gust we dem measure na 86 mph on Jul 15, 2024.
| Deit | Strongest gust | Wea |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 75 mph, we tink | Independence, Independence Airport 3 win ripɔt |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 60 mph, we kin meka | Monti, Independence, Fairbank 9 win ripɔt |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 70 mph, we kin meka | Independence Airpo 1 win ripɔt |
| Jul 2, 2026 | dem tɔk say win blow bad | Rowley 1 win ripɔt |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, we tink | Independence 1 win ripɔt |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 90 mph, we tink | Three Elms Co Park 1 win ripɔt |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 62 mph, we kin meka | Independence 1 win ripɔt |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 75 mph, we tink | Jesup, Littleton, Independence 5 win ripɔt |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 81 mph, we tink | Independence, Hazleton, Aurora 12 win ripɔt |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 64 mph, we tink | Hazleton, Independence 2 win ripɔt |
Big tɔnda win na win we blow 58 mph o pass, o win we mek damij. Dem kin meka win long weza steshɔn; dem kin tink long pipul we si win an damij.
Wan yu fi file claim for roof or kaar hail?
Insurers ask for di date of loss. Di dates on dis page na wen dem report hail na near Buchanan County; hail fit hit one street and miss di next, so a report no prove damage for yu address. A licensed roofer or yu insurance adjuster fit inspect di roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing 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).