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Poweshiek 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 Poweshiek County, Iowa recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 2 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 24 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 22 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 3, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Poweshiek County hail map

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

24
Events (12 mo)
2
Hail
22
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
65
Max wind (mph)
Jul 3, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 3, 2026 wind event near 3 ENE Searsboro, Poweshiek County, Iowa, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 3, 2026 wind event (59 mph) near 3 ENE Searsboro. 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 Poweshiek 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.

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Poweshiek 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.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 16, 2026 storm activity in Poweshiek 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. Large branches down in the Holiday Lakes area. Time estimated by radar. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · 6 WNW Hartwick

Thursday, June 11, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

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

“Pictures sent in from EM of limbs and branches down. Minor damage to a pavilion at the city park. Time estimated via radar. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · Guernsey

“Report of shed down relayed by EMA. Time estimated from radar. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · 1 NW Deep River

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 · Poweshiek County

Friday, April 17, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, April 17, 2026 storm activity in Poweshiek 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 and location estimated from radar. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · Grinnell

Monday, April 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, April 13, 2026 storm activity in Poweshiek 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.

“Also torrential rainfall causing minor street flooding. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · Grinnell

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 · Poweshiek 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 · Poweshiek 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 · Poweshiek County

Friday, March 13, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 60 to 65 mph are possible. WHERE...Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT 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 · Poweshiek County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 60 to 65 mph are possible. WHERE...Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT 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 · Poweshiek County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 60 to 65 mph are possible. WHERE...Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday. 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 · Poweshiek County

“WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Central and northern Iowa. WHEN...From 10 PM tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. 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 · Poweshiek 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 · Poweshiek 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 · Poweshiek County

Friday, January 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...PERIODS OF SNOW SHOWERS OR SNOW SQUALLS POSSIBLE THROUGH EARLY EVENING... .Snow showers and snow squalls remain possible through early this evening. This activity may bring brief but intense snow rates, which will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times, and quickly cover roads creating hazardous travel conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Poweshiek County

“...LOCALIZED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN SNOW SQUALLS TODAY... .Snow showers and snow squalls will become more widespread this afternoon as a cold front arrives from northwest. This activity will move southeast by the afternoon before diminishing tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Poweshiek 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 · Poweshiek County

Today's severe weather outlook

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Jul 3, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 24 severe weather events in Poweshiek 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 Poweshiek County recently?

Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Poweshiek County?

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