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Keokuk County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026

Has it hailed in Keokuk County, Iowa recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 10 hail reports with hail up to 3", among 53 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 43 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Keokuk County, Iowa showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Keokuk County, Iowa. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Keokuk County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Keokuk County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

53
Events (12 mo)
10
Hail
43
Wind
0
Tornado
3"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Apr 2, 2026 hail event near 2 E Martinsburg, Keokuk County, Iowa, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Apr 2, 2026 hail event (3") near 2 E Martinsburg. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Keokuk County

Current NEXRAD radar over Keokuk County, Iowa with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Keokuk County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree blown down over guardrail. Time estimated using radar. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · Ollie

Thursday, August 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 6, 2026 storm activity in Keokuk County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Golf ball sized hail reported. Time estimated from radar. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · Keota

Monday, July 20, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Delayed report: Owner sent pictures of damage from this location. Grain bin bolts were lifted slightly... roofing on a barn and outbuilding was removed and 4 to 5 pine (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 3 SW Talleyrand

Friday, July 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Keokuk County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 541 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wellman, or 9 miles northwest of Washington, moving southwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

“At 509 PM CDT, the public reported a strong thunderstorm near Kinross, or 18 miles northeast of Sigourney, moving west at 10 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. a half inch northwest of Wellman, Iowa. Impact: Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Keokuk County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 707 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hills to near Hayesville. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and minor flooding. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to ponding or flowing water.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 13, 2026 storm activity in Keokuk County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1250 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Williamsburg to Hayesville. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Observed 2 large trees down lying west to east on the south side of Sigourney on our way back into town... along with several tree limbs. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Sigourney

Monday, May 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Strong south to southeast winds may develop on the northern and western edge of a cluster of showers and thunderstorms tracking across southeast Iowa into west-central Illinois. Winds could gust between 40 to 50 mph at times through the mid to late morning. Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and the strongest gusts could bring down tree branches.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Gusty winds are expected over the next couple hours flowing out of the backside of a cluster of showers and thunderstorms. Southeast wind gusts could briefly reach the 40 to 50 MPH range as these winds move through. The winds will then subside after the Midnight hour. Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller tree branches may break.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Monday, April 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Gusty winds are expected late this morning into the early afternoon as an area of rain and embedded thunderstorms continues to shift eastward through portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois. Winds will increase on the western edge of the shield of precipitation with gusts between 40 to 50 mph possible out of an east to southeasterly direction.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Thursday, April 23, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, April 23, 2026 storm activity in Keokuk County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 846 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brighton, or 10 miles southwest of Washington, moving north at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

“At 816 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Harper, or 8 miles east of Sigourney, moving north at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 15, 2026 storm activity in Keokuk County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 302 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wellman to near Cantril. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Sunday, April 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Strong south-southwesterly winds will continue this afternoon through the early evening hours, with occasional gusts as high as 45 mph. There are also some developing showers and a few isolated thunderstorms this afternoon that could help generate stronger wind gusts up to 50 mph. If traveling on east-to-west oriented roads, be prepared for gusty crosswinds, especially in high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Thursday, April 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 3"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, April 2, 2026 storm activity in Keokuk County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Time estimated from radar. Public report relayed by broadcast media. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Martinsburg

Monday, March 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT early this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri. WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 10 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri. WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 10 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Friday, March 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Henry IA, Jefferson, Keokuk, and Washington Counties. WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Iowa, Henry IA, Jefferson, Keokuk, Van Buren, and Washington Counties. In Missouri, Scotland County. WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Iowa, Henry IA, Jefferson, Keokuk, Van Buren, and Washington Counties. In Missouri, Scotland County. WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Iowa, Henry IA, Jefferson, Keokuk, Van Buren, and Washington Counties. In Missouri, Scotland County. WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Friday, March 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 328 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Packwood, or 9 miles north of Fairfield, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue... AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri. TIMING...Until 8 PM CST this evening. WINDS...West-southwest winds 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will quickly spread out of control. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today... AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Possible Wednesday... The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities continues a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds, low relative humidity, and plentiful dry vegetation. AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. WHERE...Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Muscatine, Keokuk, Louisa, and Washington Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

“...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. WHERE...Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Muscatine, Keokuk, Louisa, and Washington Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Saturday, December 27, 2025

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, December 18, 2025 storm activity in Keokuk County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 640 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking line of showers with strong winds along a line extending from near Traer to near Queen City. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

“At 640 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking line of heavy rain along a line extending from near Traer to near Queen City. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Monday, September 22, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of thunderstorms along a line extending from Lone Tree to near Abingdon. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Keokuk County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Keokuk County, IA?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 53 severe weather events in Keokuk County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Keokuk County recently?

Yes — 10 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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