Hail HistoryHail history for Hancock County, IA
70 hail reports in Hancock County since 2006 on 34 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 11, 2023.
Cities in Hancock County
Recent hail in Hancock County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Corwith, Hutchins 2 hail reports |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Britt, Hayfield, Hutchins 5 hail reports |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Garner 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 Hancock County by year
When hail season peaks in Hancock County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Hancock County
72 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Hancock County since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Sep 2, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 87 mph, measured | Britt, Forest City 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Britt 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Garner, Miller 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Hayfield 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 67 mph, estimated | Britt, Kanawha, Garner 4 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Corwith 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Kanawha 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Duncan 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Britt, Miller 2 wind reports |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 59 mph, estimated | Miller 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 Hancock 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).