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Hail history im Independence, IA
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Recent hail im Independence
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 3.25 in | Otterville, Independence, Jesup 6 hail reports · closest 1 mi im Independence |
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Hail days near Independence by year
When hail season peaks near Independence
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Independence
Apr 14, 2026 · 3.25 in · Otterville (4 mi from Independence)
National Weather Service description (English): Image of very large hail was sent to the NWS in NWS Chat. The time was estimated from radar data.Jul 17, 2006 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Waterloo (10 mi from Independence)
Aug 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Three Elms Co Park (1 mi from Independence)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail fell just south of Independence, IA around 1202 pm August 9.Jun 21, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Independence (3 mi from Independence)
Mar 28, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Otterville (2 mi from Independence)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Independence
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2024 | EF1 | Boies Bend Co Park 6 mi from Independence |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF? | Rowley 9 mi from Independence |
| Jul 5, 2022 | EF? | Winthrop 7 mi from Independence |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Independence
147 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Independence since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jul 29, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 75 mph, ekkar | Independence, Independence Airport 3 wutuk wind |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 60 mph, ekkar | Independence, Three Elms County, Stanley 6 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, Independence, Littleton 3 wutuk wind |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 81 mph, ekkar | Independence, Jesup 7 wutuk wind |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 60 mph, ekkar | Independence 1 wutuk wind |
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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Independence; 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.
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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 Independence.
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