Hail HistoryHail history for Howard County, IA
49 hail reports in Howard County since 2006 on 23 days. Biggest stones measured 3.50 in on Apr 14, 2026.
Cities in Howard County
Recent hail in Howard County
| Deit | Hail saiz | Wea |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent koin | McIntire 1 hail report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent koin | Lourdes 1 hail report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 3.50 in | Elma, Saratoga 2 hail reports |
One row per day: biggest hail reported in the county that day, places and number of reports.
Hail days in Howard County by year
When hail season peaks in Howard County
Strong thunderstorm wind in Howard County
66 reports of strong thunderstorm wind in Howard County since 2006, on 32 de. Di strongest gust we dem measure na 71 mph on Jun 16, 2014.
| Deit | Strongest gust | Wea |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 51 mph, we kin meka | Saratoga, Cresco 3 win ripɔt |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 60 mph, we tink | Cresco Muni Airport 1 win ripɔt |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 52 mph, we tink | Chester 1 win ripɔt |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 63 mph, we tink | Riceville 1 win ripɔt |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 69 mph, we tink | Elma, Lime Spgs 2 win ripɔt |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 58 mph, we tink | Lourdes 1 win ripɔt |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 60 mph, we tink | Elma 1 win ripɔt |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 69 mph, we tink | Elma, Lime Spgs 2 win ripɔt |
| May 30, 2022 | 64 mph, we tink | Riceville, Saratoga 2 win ripɔt |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 66 mph, we tink | Vernon Spgs, Lime Spgs, Cresco Muni Airport 8 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 Howard 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).