Hail HistoryHail history for Buchanan County, IA
107 hail reports in Buchanan County since 2006 on 43 days. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Apr 14, 2026.
Cities in Buchanan County
Recent hail in Buchanan County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Fairbank 1 hail report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 3.25 in | Otterville, Independence, Jesup 6 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 Buchanan County by year
When hail season peaks in Buchanan County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Buchanan County
213 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Buchanan County since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jul 15, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 75 mph, ekkar | Independence, Independence Airport 3 wutuk wind |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 60 mph, imwin | Monti, Independence, Fairbank 9 wutuk wind |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 70 mph, imwin | Independence Airpo 1 wutuk wind |
| Jul 2, 2026 | dmg ekkar | Rowley 1 wutuk wind |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, ekkar | Independence 1 wutuk wind |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 90 mph, ekkar | Three Elms Co Park 1 wutuk wind |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 62 mph, imwin | Independence 1 wutuk wind |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 75 mph, ekkar | Jesup, Littleton, Independence 5 wutuk wind |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 81 mph, ekkar | Independence, Hazleton, Aurora 12 wutuk wind |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 64 mph, ekkar | Hazleton, Independence 2 wutuk wind |
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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Buchanan 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).