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Marion County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Has it hailed in Marion County, Iowa recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 13 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 32 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 19 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 19, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Marion County hail map

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

32
Events (12 mo)
13
Hail
19
Wind
0
Tornado
2"
Max hail
70
Max wind (mph)
Jul 19, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 11, 2026 hail event near Hamilton, Marion County, Iowa, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 11, 2026 hail event (2") near Hamilton. 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.

Hail history for an address in Marion County

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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.

Sunday, July 19, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 19, 2026 storm activity in Marion 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.

“Caller reports multiple trees down with a wind gust of 60 mph. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · Pleasantville

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 62 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Marion 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 738 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles northeast of Prairie City to 5 miles northeast of Pleasantville to 7 miles northwest of Melcher-Dallas. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and additional rainfall up to one inch. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 16, 2026 storm activity in Marion 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.

“Marion County EMA reported peeled metal roofs... damage to trees and a flipped trailer. Delayed report. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Pella

Thursday, June 11, 2026

7 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2", wind gusts up to 61 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Marion 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.

“Delayed report - time estimated by radar. Relayed by broadcast media. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · Hamilton

“Report of golf ball sized hail relayed from broadcast media. Time estimated from radar. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · 4 SE Harvey

Friday, June 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 5, 2026 storm activity in Marion 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 915 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles west of Pleasantville, or 9 miles east of Indianola, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail and additional rainfall up to one inch. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Thursday, June 4, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2", wind gusts up to 70 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 4, 2026 storm activity in Marion 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.

“Delayed report - relayed from broadcast media. Time estimated from radar. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · Pleasantville

“Received phone call from trained spotter reporting golf ball sized hail in Pleasantville. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · Pleasantville

Monday, May 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Gusty east to southeast winds will occur on the backside of the departing thunderstorms. Gusts of 40 to 55 mph are expected and may last up to an hour. WHERE...Much of Central, North Central and South Central Iowa. WHEN...During the pre-dawn hours this morning. IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller tree branches may break.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 storm activity in Marion 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.

“Large section of machine shed roof blown off with power lines down. Time estimated from radar. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · 5 E Swan

Friday, April 17, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, April 17, 2026 storm activity in Marion 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.

Sunday, March 15, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPING AND PERSISTING TONIGHT... .A significant winter storm will move across the area through tonight. Widespread snow will fall across Iowa with higher amounts of 6+ inches possible north and east. Winds will gust 55 to 65+ mph, resulting in significant drifting of snow and visibility reductions to white-out conditions at times.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 65 mph expected. The highest wind gusts will be late this afternoon and this evening. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa. WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS SUNDAY INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from Sunday through Monday morning. Widespread snow will fall across Iowa with higher amounts of 6+ inches possible north and east. Winds will gust 55-65+ mph, resulting in significant drifting of snow and visibility reductions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Friday, March 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central into eastern Iowa. WHEN...Until noon CDT today. 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 · Marion County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. Gusts could peak near 60 mph. WHERE...Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Warren, and Wapello Counties. WHEN...From this evening through Friday morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue This Afternoon... .Strong and gusty west winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels are resulting in conditions conducive for rapid fire growth. AFFECTED AREA...All of central Iowa. WIND...West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 15 to 25%.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Wednesday... .Strong and gusty west wind combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for very fast fire growth. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Brief gusty winds up to 50 mph may be experienced. WHERE...Portions of south central and east central Iowa. WHEN...Now until 730 AM. IMPACTS...Small branches may be damaged and loose objects may be blown around, including holiday decorations.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Jul 19, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 32 severe weather events in Marion 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 Marion County recently?

Yes — 13 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Marion County?

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