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Hail history for Maquoketa, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Maquoketa on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 25, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Maquoketa
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Charlotte 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Maquoketa |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Maquoketa by year
When hail season peaks near Maquoketa
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and April (3).
Largest hail storms near Maquoketa
Jun 25, 2024 · 3 in (tea cup) · Bridgeport (7 mi from Maquoketa)
Jun 28, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Charlotte (9 mi from Maquoketa)
National Weather Service description (English): Several 1-2 inch size hailstones were reported.May 21, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Delmar (3 mi from Maquoketa)
May 7, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Elwood (6 mi from Maquoketa)
Jun 12, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Delmar (7 mi from Maquoketa)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Maquoketa
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | EF? | Maquoketa Caves Sp 7 mi from Maquoketa |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF1 | Hurstville 4 mi from Maquoketa |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF0 | Cottonville 9 mi from Maquoketa |
| May 23, 2020 | EF0 | Maquoketa 2 mi from Maquoketa |
| May 23, 2020 | EF? | Andrew 8 mi from Maquoketa |
| Aug 20, 2018 | EF0 | Delmar 7 mi from Maquoketa |
| Jul 17, 2016 | EF1 | Andrew 6 mi from Maquoketa |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF1 | Maquoketa 2 mi from Maquoketa |
| Jul 10, 2008 | EF0 | Welton 10 mi from Maquoketa |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Maquoketa
62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Maquoketa since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 21, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Maquoketa, Elwood, Baldwin 5 wind reports |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Maquoketa Caves Sp 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Maquoketa 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Maquoketa 2 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 90 mph, estimated | Bridgeport, Maquoketa, Delmar 7 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Andrew, Maquoketa 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Baldwin 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Maquoketa 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Maquoketa 2 wind reports |
| Oct 1, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Maquoketa 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 Maquoketa; 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 Maquoketa.
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