Iowa Hail Reports
Track recent hail storms across Iowa with reported hail size, affected communities, event dates, and links to detailed storm reports. Download the free app to view HailPing’s opportunity assessment for each eligible event.
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HailPing currently has 36 published hail reports for Iowa. Reports are ordered by event date and include factual storm measurements and affected areas.
Affected area
Charles City / Allison / Bristow corridor
Severe hail activity was reported across the Charles City / Allison / Bristow corridor. Maximum reported hail size reached 3.25 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 160 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 10 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 6 at 1.75 inches or larger.
Affected area
Alta Vista, IA · Elma, IA · Riceville, IA
Severe hail activity was reported across the Alta Vista, IA · Elma, IA · Riceville, IA area. Maximum reported hail size reached 3.50 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 80 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 4 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 4 at 1.75 inches or larger.
Affected area
Fairfax / Marion / Van Horne corridor
Severe hail activity was reported across the Fairfax / Marion / Van Horne corridor. Maximum reported hail size reached 2.00 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 15 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 19 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 5 at 1.75 inches or larger.
Affected area
Independence / Cedar Falls / Waterloo corridor
Severe hail activity was reported across the Independence / Cedar Falls / Waterloo corridor. Maximum reported hail size reached 3.25 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 245 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 15 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 9 at 1.75 inches or larger.
Affected area
Coralville, IA · Iowa City, IA · University Heights, IA
Hail activity was reported across the Coralville, IA · Iowa City, IA · University Heights, IA area. Maximum reported hail size reached 1.50 inches. 5 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger.
Affected area
Monona, IA
Severe hail activity was reported across the Monona, IA area. Maximum reported hail size reached 2.50 inches. 1 qualifying report measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 1 at 1.75 inches or larger.
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Ottumwa / Packwood / Crawfordsville corridor
Severe hail activity was reported across the Ottumwa / Packwood / Crawfordsville corridor. Maximum reported hail size reached 2.00 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 35 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 7 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 4 at 1.75 inches or larger.
Affected area
Remsen, IA
Severe hail activity was reported across the Remsen, IA area. Maximum reported hail size reached 2.75 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 30 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 3 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 2 at 1.75 inches or larger.
Affected area
Sanborn / Melvin / Archer corridor
Significant hail activity was reported across the Sanborn / Melvin / Archer corridor. Maximum reported hail size reached 1.75 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 65 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 11 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 3 at 1.75 inches or larger.
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Wayland / Letts / Columbus City corridor
Significant hail activity was reported across the Wayland / Letts / Columbus City corridor. Maximum reported hail size reached 1.75 inches. 7 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 3 at 1.75 inches or larger.
Affected area
Eldon / Maharishi Vedic City / Agency corridor
Severe hail activity was reported across the Eldon / Maharishi Vedic City / Agency corridor. Maximum reported hail size reached 2.00 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 60 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 8 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 2 at 1.75 inches or larger.
Affected area
Primghar, IA · Sutherland, IA
Severe hail activity was reported across the Primghar, IA · Sutherland, IA area. Maximum reported hail size reached 2.00 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 40 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 4 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 2 at 1.75 inches or larger.
Iowa currently has 36 published hail reports in the HailPing archive. The latest reported event occurred on September 8, 2026, and the largest reported hail measured 4.5". Published reports currently include activity affecting Ankeny, IA · Bondurant, IA · Mitchellville, IA, Arnolds Park, IA · Milford, IA · Wahpeton, IA, Brighton / North English / Fairfield corridor, and 186 other areas.
HailPing groups reported hail into individual storm events and affected corridors. Public reports include event dates, locations, maximum reported hail size, and qualifying report counts. Hail below 1.00 inch may appear as supporting context but does not create standalone opportunities, alerts, or paid storm reports.
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Reported hail size, event date, affected areas, storm measurements, and factual event context.
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Published Iowa hail reports are listed on this page in reverse chronological order. Each report includes the event date, maximum reported hail size, affected area, and a link to the full public storm page.
HailPing treats reported hail measuring 1.00 inch or larger as qualifying activity. Reports below 1.00 inch may provide storm context but do not create standalone opportunities or activate hail-market pages.
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