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Hail history for Buena Vista County, IA
76 hail reports in Buena Vista County since 2006 on 29 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 14, 2012.
Cities in Buena Vista County
Recent hail in Buena Vista County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Newell, Rembrandt, Storm Lake Airport 3 hail reports |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Alta 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Buena Vista County by year
When hail season peaks in Buena Vista County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Buena Vista County
71 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Buena Vista County since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 17, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Storm Lake Airport, Truesdale 3 wind reports |
| May 17, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Albert City, Storm Lake Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Storm Lake Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Storm Lake, Truesdale, Alta 4 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Truesdale, Juniata 3 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Alta, Truesdale, Linn Grove 4 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 66 mph, measured | Truesdale 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 81 mph, estimated | Truesdale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 70 mph, measured | Storm Lake Airport 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Storm Lake Airport 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 Buena Vista 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).