Des Moines, IA Hail Reports
The last significant hail in Des Moines, IA was on September 8, 2026, with hailstones up to 2.75 inches. HailPing has recorded 10 qualifying hail events near Des Moines, IA since April 2026.
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Showing the 8 most recent of 10 recorded events. The full list is in the hail history below.
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- Des Moines population
- 213.2K
- Des Moines households
- 88.9K
- Recorded hail events
- 10
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About hail in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines is home to 213,164 people and 88,894 households in Iowa. HailPing's record of qualifying hail events near Des Moines begins in April 2026 and stands at 10, with the largest reported hail measuring 2.75 inches. Hail frequency for the area is rated high. Market coverage extends about 45 miles around Des Moines.
Hail risk in Des Moines, IA
The largest recent hail measured 2.75 inches, and the last significant hail fell on September 8, 2026.
Hail history for Des Moines, IA
Every hail event HailPing has recorded near Des Moines, IA, newest first.
| Date | Max hail | Reports 1.00"+ | Reports 1.75"+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | 2.25" | 7 | 2 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 2.75" | 5 | 5 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.5" | 6 | 0 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 2" | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75" | 17 | 3 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75" | 6 | 1 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 2.5" | 4 | 2 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2" | 7 | 3 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.75" | 5 | 1 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2" | 11 | 2 |
Recent hail storms near Des Moines, IA
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— hail up to 2.25"
On Sep 8, 2026, hail was reported across the Ankeny, IA · Bondurant, IA · Mitchellville, IA area. Reports concentrated near Ankeny, Bondurant, and Mitchellville. The largest reported hailstone measured 2.25 inches. HailPing grouped 7 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
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— hail up to 2.75"
On Jul 20, 2026, hail was reported across the Roland / Ellsworth / Kamrar corridor. Reports concentrated near Roland, Kamrar, Ellsworth, and Story City. The largest reported hailstone measured 2.75 inches. HailPing grouped 5 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
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— hail up to 1.5"
On Jul 2, 2026, hail was reported across the Madrid, IA · Urbandale, IA · Windsor Heights, IA area. Reports concentrated near Urbandale, Windsor Heights, and Madrid. The largest reported hailstone measured 1.50 inches. HailPing grouped 6 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
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— hail up to 2"
On Jun 10, 2026, hail was reported across the Weldon, IA area. Reports concentrated near Weldon. The largest reported hailstone measured 2.00 inches. HailPing grouped 1 report of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
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— hail up to 1.75"
On Apr 17, 2026, hail was reported across the Colfax / Newton / Reasnor corridor. Reports concentrated near Colfax, Reasnor, Newton, Saylorville, Waukee, and Mitchellville. The largest reported hailstone measured 1.75 inches. HailPing grouped 17 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
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— hail up to 1.75"
On Apr 17, 2026, hail was reported across the Collins / Grinnell / Haverhill corridor. Reports concentrated near Laurel, Haverhill, Oakland Acres, Melbourne, Grinnell, and Collins. The largest reported hailstone measured 1.75 inches. HailPing grouped 6 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
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— hail up to 2.5"
On Apr 17, 2026, hail was reported across the Melrose, IA · Plano, IA · Russell, IA area. Reports concentrated near Russell, Melrose, and Plano. The largest reported hailstone measured 2.50 inches. HailPing grouped 4 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
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— hail up to 2"
On Apr 15, 2026, hail was reported across the Chariton, IA area. Reports concentrated near Chariton. The largest reported hailstone measured 2.00 inches. HailPing grouped 7 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
Common questions
- When did it last hail in Des Moines, IA?
- The last significant hail in Des Moines, IA was on September 8, 2026. HailPing has recorded 10 qualifying hail events near Des Moines, IA since April 2026.
- How big was the hail in Des Moines, IA?
- The largest hail reported near Des Moines, IA on September 8, 2026 measured 2.75 inches.
- How many hail reports were there near Des Moines, IA?
- HailPing grouped 7 reports of 1.00 inch or larger into the September 8, 2026 event near Des Moines, IA.
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