Iowa Hail Storm — Thursday, July 2, 2026
Every verified storm report NWS spotters filed in Iowa on Thursday, July 2, 2026 — hail up to 3.5" (baseball size). The same ground-truth data insurance adjusters trust.
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All verified reports
| Time (UTC) | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10:34 PM | Fort DodgeWebster Co. | 1" hail |
| 10:25 PM | 4 NW Polk CityPolk Co. | 1" hail |
| 10:24 PM | 2 W FarleyDubuque Co. | 1.25" hail |
| 9:40 PM | 3 NE Windsor HeightsPolk Co. | 1.5" hail |
| 9:37 PM | 2 E UrbandalePolk Co. | 1" hail |
| 9:35 PM | 2 NNE Windsor HeightsPolk Co. | 1" hail |
| 9:27 PM | 1 SE Windsor HeightsPolk Co. | 1.25" hail |
| 9:26 PM | 1 NE Windsor HeightsPolk Co. | 1" hail |
| 9:01 PM | GowrieWebster Co. | 1" hail |
| 8:56 PM | 1 WNW GowrieWebster Co. | 1.5" hail |
| 8:00 PM | GuttenbergClayton Co. | 1" hail |
| 7:56 PM | GuttenbergClayton Co. | 1" hail |
| 7:38 PM | WadenaFayette Co. | 1" hail |
| 7:27 PM | ArlingtonFayette Co. | 1" hail |
| 7:01 PM | 4 ESE MaynardFayette Co. | 3.5" hail |
| 7:01 PM | 4 E MaynardFayette Co. | 2.75" hail |
| 6:01 PM | 3 E Charles CityFloyd Co. | 59 mph wind |
| 5:25 PM | 6 SE Mason CityCerro Gordo Co. | 72 mph wind |
| 5:15 PM | 1 S Mason CityCerro Gordo Co. | 55 mph wind |
| 2:02 PM | 2 NNW IretonSioux Co. | 56 mph wind |
| 2:00 PM | 4 W HospersSioux Co. | 58 mph wind |
| 1:50 PM | Sioux CenterSioux Co. | 59 mph wind |
| 1:50 PM | 1 SSW Sioux CenterSioux Co. | 57 mph wind |
| 11:40 AM | KingsleyPlymouth Co. | 66 mph wind |
| 1:00 AM | 1 SW OtoWoodbury Co. | Tornado |
| 12:40 AM | 1 S StacyvilleMitchell Co. | Tornado |
About this storm
How big was the hail in Iowa on Thursday, July 2, 2026?
The largest verified hail report that day measured 3.5" — baseball sized. NWS spotters filed 16 hail reports across 15 towns.
Is that big enough to damage a roof?
Hail around 1" (quarter size) and up can bruise or crack asphalt shingles — that's the threshold insurance adjusters take seriously. Damage is often invisible from the ground, which is why an inspection matters even when the roof "looks fine."
How long do homeowners have to file a claim for this storm?
Most homeowner policies allow one to two years from the storm date — some as little as six months. This storm was 16 days ago, so the filing window is open for most policies.
How do I check if a specific address was hit?
Run a free roof report on Rooftops AI: type the address and you get the roof's measurements plus its verified hail history — every NWS-logged report near that exact property, with dates, sizes, and distances.
Data: NWS Local Storm Reports via Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Local Storm Reports are preliminary, spotter-submitted observations and may be revised by the National Weather Service. Rooftops AI is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA or the NWS. Insurance filing windows vary by policy and state — homeowners should confirm with their carrier.