Iowa Hail Storm — Friday, August 7, 2026
Every verified storm report NWS spotters filed in Iowa on Friday, August 7, 2026 — hail up to 4.5" (softball size). The same ground-truth data insurance adjusters trust.
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All verified reports
| Time (UTC) | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 11:17 PM | ClarenceCedar Co. | 1" hail |
| 11:05 PM | Oxford JunctionJones Co. | 72 mph wind |
| 11:04 PM | ClarenceCedar Co. | 1" hail |
| 10:45 PM | 3 SSW Center JunctionJones Co. | 65 mph wind |
| 10:41 PM | 2 W MarionLinn Co. | 60 mph wind |
| 10:39 PM | 3 W MarionLinn Co. | 60 mph wind |
| 10:35 PM | 2 NNE Cedar RapidsLinn Co. | 65 mph wind |
| 10:28 PM | 1 NNW MarionLinn Co. | 60 mph wind |
| 10:26 PM | 2 E HiawathaLinn Co. | 60 mph wind |
| 10:22 PM | HiawathaLinn Co. | 60 mph wind |
| 10:19 PM | 2 NNW ShellsburgBenton Co. | 65 mph wind |
| 10:15 PM | 1 ESE PrairieburgLinn Co. | 98 mph wind |
| 10:14 PM | RyanDelaware Co. | 4.5" hail |
| 10:11 PM | 3 WNW PrairieburgLinn Co. | Tornado |
| 10:07 PM | RyanDelaware Co. | 70 mph wind |
| 10:04 PM | IndependenceBuchanan Co. | 60 mph wind |
| 10:03 PM | RyanDelaware Co. | 60 mph wind |
| 9:53 PM | 2 W MontiBuchanan Co. | 60 mph wind |
| 9:37 PM | 2 SSW Three Elms CountyBuchanan Co. | 55 mph wind |
| 9:18 PM | FairbankBuchanan Co. | 58 mph wind |
| 9:15 PM | FairbankBuchanan Co. | 1.75" hail |
| 9:12 PM | 2 SE FairbankBuchanan Co. | Tornado |
| 9:02 PM | 5 N DunkertonBlack Hawk Co. | 1.25" hail |
| 8:59 PM | 5 SW TripoliBremer Co. | 73 mph wind |
| 8:58 PM | 5 SE ReadlynBlack Hawk Co. | 1.25" hail |
| 8:45 PM | DenverBremer Co. | 60 mph wind |
| 8:40 PM | 2 N WaverlyBremer Co. | Tornado |
| 7:54 PM | 7 E GreeneButler Co. | 1.25" hail |
| 6:49 PM | 2 WNW ThorntonCerro Gordo Co. | 1" hail |
| 6:42 PM | ManlyWorth Co. | 1.5" hail |
| 6:13 PM | Forest CityWinnebago Co. | 1" hail |
| 12:58 PM | 2 W Lake ParkDickinson Co. | 0.7" hail |
About this storm
How big was the hail in Iowa on Friday, August 7, 2026?
The largest verified hail report that day measured 4.5" — softball sized. NWS spotters filed 11 hail reports across 10 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 19 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.