Hail HistoryHail history for Osceola County, IA
53 hail reports in Osceola County since 2006 on 33 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 13, 2026.
Cities in Osceola County
Recent hail in Osceola County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Sibley 1 hail report |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Harris, May City, Melvin 4 hail reports |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Allendorf 1 hail report |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Sibley 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 Osceola County by year
When hail season peaks in Osceola County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Osceola County
62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Osceola County since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 11, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Sibley 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Sibley 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Sibley 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Sibley 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 50 mph, estimated | Melvin 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 110 mph, estimated | Harris, Ocheyedan, Ashton 6 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Ashton, May City 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 85 mph, estimated | Allendorf, Sibley, Harris 8 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Sibley 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Sibley 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 Osceola 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).