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Hail history for Story City, IA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 20, 20262.75 in (baseball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 20, 2026
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles72

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Story City on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 20, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Story City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 20, 20262.75 in
baseball		Story City, Roland, Ellsworth
4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Story City		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 20, 20250.75 in
penny		Ames
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Story City		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251 in
quarter		Mackey
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Story City		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Story City by year

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When hail season peaks near Story City

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (6).

JanFeb2Mar4Apr8May6Jun4Jul2Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Story City

Apr 12, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Roland (6 mi from Story City)

National Weather Service description (English): Report via social media through broadcast media.

Jul 20, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Story City (1 mi from Story City)

Jul 11, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Roland (7 mi from Story City)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency manager relayed a report of tennis ball sized hail at the intersection of 620th ave and 120th st in Story County.

May 7, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Ames (9 mi from Story City)

Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jewell (3 mi from Story City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Story City

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 19, 2025EF?Mackey
7 mi from Story City		2.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 19, 2025EF?Gilbert
7 mi from Story City		2.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF0Story City
3 mi from Story City		2.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF0Roland
6 mi from Story City		2.8 mi long, 60 yd wide
May 29, 2018EF0Ames
10 mi from Story City		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 6, 2017EF0Gilbert
9 mi from Story City		5.3 mi long, 85 yd wide
Aug 31, 2014EF0Rosedale
8 mi from Story City		2.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 8, 2010EF0Story City
2 mi from Story City		0.4 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 1, 2007EF0Ellsworth
9 mi from Story City		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Story City

72 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Story City since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Aug 9, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 20, 202662 mph, measuredGilbert
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 202571 mph, measuredGilbert
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 202170 mph, estimatedGilbert
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202160 mph, estimatedStory City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202070 mph, estimatedGilbert
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 9, 201970 mph, estimatedRoland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 201964 mph, estimatedGilbert
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 29, 201860 mph, estimatedAmes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 201886 mph, estimatedStory City, Roland
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 201770 mph, estimatedRoland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Story City; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Story City.

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