Hail HistoryHail history for Plymouth County, IA
136 hail reports in Plymouth County since 2006 on 74 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 13, 2026.
Cities in Plymouth County
Recent hail in Plymouth County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Hinton 1 hail report |
| May 18, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Akron, Westfield 2 hail reports |
| May 17, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Craig 2 hail reports |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Remsen, O Leary 3 hail reports |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Seney 1 hail report |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Le Mars, Kingsley 4 hail reports |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Brunsville 1 hail report |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Le Mars, Seney 3 hail reports |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Hinton, Oyens, Kingsley 4 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 Plymouth County by year
When hail season peaks in Plymouth County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Plymouth County
103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Plymouth County since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 23, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | damage reported | Akron, Le Mars 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Le Mars 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Kingsley 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 65 mph, estimated | Le Mars, Oyens, Brunsville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Millnerville, Remsen 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Remsen, Le Mars, Oyens 4 wind reports |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Hinton 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Kingsley 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Le Mars, Merrill, Le Mars Muni Airport 4 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | O Leary 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 Plymouth 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).