Hail History

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Hail history for Sioux City, IA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 30, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064.25 inJun 29, 2017
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles124

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sioux City on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jun 29, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Sioux City ranks #288 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Sioux City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 30, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Sioux City
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Sioux City		NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 20261 in
quarter		Leeds
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Sioux City		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 20260.75 in
penny		Lawton
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Sioux City		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20260.88 in
nickel		Leeds
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Sioux City		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 20250.88 in
nickel		Leeds
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Sioux City		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20250.88 in
nickel		Sergeant Bluff
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Sioux City		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 Sioux City by year

30640730820911011121211361421521621721811912021122323424225426

When hail season peaks near Sioux City

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and June (12).

JanFeb1Mar10Apr14May12Jun4Jul5Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Sioux City

Jun 29, 2017 · 4.25 in · South Sioux City (3 mi from Sioux City)

Apr 15, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Hinton (9 mi from Sioux City)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg to baseball size hail damaged vehicles and homes.

May 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sioux City (4 mi from Sioux City)

May 9, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sioux City (2 mi from Sioux City)

Jun 20, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sioux City (3 mi from Sioux City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sioux City

DateRatingWherePath
May 17, 2026EF0Sergeant Bluff
10 mi from Sioux City		2.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2026EF1Sergeant Bluff
7 mi from Sioux City		3.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 23, 2015EF0Hinton
9 mi from Sioux City		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 4, 2013EF0Willis
10 mi from Sioux City		1.7 mi long, 400 yd wide
Oct 4, 2013EF1Mc Cook Lake
9 mi from Sioux City		4.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Oct 4, 2013EF1Jefferson
9 mi from Sioux City		4.8 mi long, 800 yd wide
Jul 6, 2008EF0Leeds
3 mi from Sioux City		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 30, 2006F0Sioux City
2 mi from Sioux City		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sioux City

124 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sioux City since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 93 mph on Jul 21, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 17, 202670 mph, estimatedSioux City
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 202564 mph, measuredSioux City Airport, Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202568 mph, measuredJefferson, Mc Cook Lake, Sioux City Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202559 mph, measuredJefferson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202559 mph, measuredSioux City Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202570 mph, estimatedHinton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 202558 mph, measuredSioux City Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202459 mph, measuredLawton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202475 mph, estimatedSpringdale, Leeds, Sioux City
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202475 mph, estimatedLeeds, Sioux City Airport, Sioux City
3 wind reports		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 Sioux City; 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 Sioux City.

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