Hail HistoryHail history for Wapello County, IA
65 hail reports in Wapello County since 2006 on 36 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 11, 2014.
Cities in Wapello County
Recent hail in Wapello County
No hail was reported in Wapello County in the last two years.
Hail days in Wapello County by year
When hail season peaks in Wapello County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Wapello County
137 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Wapello County since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Dec 15, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Ottumwa Indstrl 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Eldon 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 71 mph, measured | Ottumwa Indstrl 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Ottumwa Indstrl 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 74 mph, measured | Ottumwa Indstrl 3 wind reports |
| May 7, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Ottumwa Indstrl 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Eldon 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Ottumwa 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Agency, Ottumwa 3 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Ottumwa 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 Wapello 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).