Hail in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa – estimated population 212,086 (2025).
Des Moines Hail Map – 45 hail reports within 90 miles over the last 90 days (6-11-26 thru 9-8-26).
Hail map near Des Moines
Hail storm reports near Des Moines
Showing 45 of 45 reports
2026-09-06 20:31 UTC
1 inch hail · 2 N Atlantic, IA
Cass County · 73.1 miles from the page center
Pea to quarter sized hail north of Atlantic. Time estimated from radar. (DMX)
2026-09-04 20:28 UTC
1.75 inch hail · 3 NW Parkersburg, IA
Butler County · 82.6 miles from the page center
Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). (DMX)
2026-09-04 20:23 UTC
1 inch hail · 3 ENE Aplington, IA
Butler County · 81.5 miles from the page center
Picture of quarter sized hail that fell between 320 and 330 pm north of Aplington. Location radar estimated. Relayed by broadcast media. (DMX)
2026-08-12 09:41 UTC
1 inch hail · Belle Plaine, IA
Benton County · 72.2 miles from the page center
Nickel to Quarter size hail reported. (DVN)
2026-08-12 09:40 UTC
1 inch hail · 1 S Belle Plaine, IA
Benton County · 71.8 miles from the page center
Time estimated. (DVN)
2026-08-08 02:15 UTC
1.75 inch hail · Packwood, IA
Jefferson County · 85.1 miles from the page center
Media relayed public report. (DVN)
2026-08-08 01:25 UTC
1 inch hail · 1 NE North English, IA
Iowa County · 80.2 miles from the page center
Small limbs down as well. (DVN)
2026-08-08 00:43 UTC
1.75 inch hail · Keota, IA
Keokuk County · 86.6 miles from the page center
Golf ball sized hail reported. Time estimated from radar. (DVN)
2026-08-08 00:25 UTC
1.5 inch hail · North English, IA
Iowa County · 79.2 miles from the page center
(DVN)
2026-08-08 00:02 UTC
2.75 inch hail · 1 NNE Millersburg, IA
Iowa County · 75.5 miles from the page center
Golfball to baseball sized hail. (DVN)
2026-07-21 02:13 UTC
1 inch hail · 2 SE Waukee, IA
Dallas County · 11.9 miles from the page center
(DMX)
2026-07-21 02:07 UTC
1 inch hail · West Des Moines, IA
Polk County · 7.2 miles from the page center
(DMX)
2026-07-21 00:33 UTC
1 inch hail · 3 SSE Alleman, IA
Polk County · 14.4 miles from the page center
(DMX)
2026-07-21 00:01 UTC
1 inch hail · Luther, IA
Boone County · 29.5 miles from the page center
(DMX)
2026-07-20 22:26 UTC
2.75 inch hail · 1 NE Story City, IA
Story County · 43.4 miles from the page center
(DMX)
2026-07-20 22:19 UTC
2.5 inch hail · 2 NNE Roland, IA
Story County · 43.2 miles from the page center
Between 2 to 2.5 inch hail. Damage to vehicles. (DMX)
2026-07-20 22:15 UTC
1.75 inch hail · 4 N Roland, IA
Hamilton County · 45.1 miles from the page center
Golf ball size plus hail. (DMX)
2026-07-20 22:07 UTC
2 inch hail · 1 ENE Ellsworth, IA
Hamilton County · 51 miles from the page center
2 inch hail. (DMX)
2026-07-20 21:39 UTC
1.75 inch hail · 4 N Kamrar, IA
Hamilton County · 60.9 miles from the page center
(DMX)
2026-07-02 22:34 UTC
1 inch hail · Fort Dodge, IA
Webster County · 71.1 miles from the page center
(DMX)
2026-07-02 22:25 UTC
1 inch hail · 4 NW Polk City, IA
Polk County · 19.2 miles from the page center
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (DMX)
2026-07-02 21:40 UTC
1.5 inch hail · 3 NE Windsor Heights, IA
Polk County · 5.3 miles from the page center
(DMX)
2026-07-02 21:37 UTC
1 inch hail · 2 E Urbandale, IA
Polk County · 6.6 miles from the page center
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (DMX)
2026-07-02 21:35 UTC
1 inch hail · 2 NNE Windsor Heights, IA
Polk County · 6.1 miles from the page center
Report of 1 inch hail and 2.5 inch branches down. (DMX)
2026-07-02 21:27 UTC
1.25 inch hail · 1 SE Windsor Heights, IA
Polk County · 5 miles from the page center
Delayed report. (DMX)
2026-07-02 21:26 UTC
1 inch hail · 1 NE Windsor Heights, IA
Polk County · 4.9 miles from the page center
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (DMX)
2026-07-02 21:01 UTC
1 inch hail · Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 60.1 miles from the page center
(DMX)
2026-07-02 20:56 UTC
1.5 inch hail · 1 WNW Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 60.4 miles from the page center
(DMX)
2026-06-11 13:28 UTC
1 inch hail · 3 WNW Princeton, MO
Mercer County · 80.3 miles from the page center
Social media report. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)
2026-06-11 13:14 UTC
1 inch hail · 1 WSW Oskaloosa, IA
Mahaska County · 53.4 miles from the page center
(DMX)
2026-06-11 13:12 UTC
1 inch hail · 1 SSW Albia, IA
Monroe County · 56.4 miles from the page center
Spotter GT317 in S Albia near highway 34 – Large amount of dime sized hail with some quarter sized mixed in. (DMX)
2026-06-11 13:10 UTC
1 inch hail · Albia, IA
Monroe County · 56.3 miles from the page center
Delayed report – time estimated from radar. (DMX)
2026-06-11 13:10 UTC
1.75 inch hail · Bussey, IA
Marion County · 45.4 miles from the page center
Reports of golf ball size hail relayed from media. (DMX)
2026-06-11 13:10 UTC
1 inch hail · 2 SW Pella, IA
Marion County · 36.4 miles from the page center
Report relayed from broadcast media. Time estimated from radar. (DMX)
2026-06-11 13:05 UTC
2 inch hail · Hamilton, IA
Marion County · 46.2 miles from the page center
Delayed report – time estimated by radar. Relayed by broadcast media. (DMX)
2026-06-11 13:00 UTC
1.5 inch hail · 2 N Attica, IA
Marion County · 37.9 miles from the page center
Delayed report – time estimated from radar. (DMX)
2026-06-11 13:00 UTC
1.75 inch hail · 4 SE Harvey, IA
Marion County · 43.2 miles from the page center
Report of golf ball sized hail relayed from broadcast media. Time estimated from radar. (DMX)
2026-06-11 12:58 UTC
1.75 inch hail · 1 SSW Knoxville, IA
Marion County · 31.6 miles from the page center
Report relayed from NWS Chat. (DMX)
2026-06-11 12:58 UTC
1.75 inch hail · Knoxville, IA
Marion County · 31.7 miles from the page center
Report relayed from NWS Chat. (DMX)
2026-06-11 12:55 UTC
1 inch hail · 2 S Knoxville, IA
Marion County · 32.9 miles from the page center
Time estimated from radar. (DMX)
2026-06-11 12:24 UTC
1.25 inch hail · Grant City, MO
Worth County · 85.6 miles from the page center
Corrects previous hail report from Grant City. Social media report. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)
2026-06-11 12:20 UTC
2 inch hail · 5 WSW Grant City, MO
Worth County · 89.2 miles from the page center
Report relayed from social media. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)
2026-06-11 12:20 UTC
1.75 inch hail · 1 WNW Osceola, IA
Clarke County · 38 miles from the page center
Report of ping pong to golf ball sized hail relayed from media. Time estimated from radar. (DMX)
2026-06-11 12:15 UTC
1 inch hail · 1 NNW Knoxville, IA
Marion County · 30.9 miles from the page center
(DMX)
2026-06-11 12:02 UTC
1.75 inch hail · 2 N Attica, IA
Marion County · 37.9 miles from the page center
Pershing IOWA. (DMX)
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45 reports · 2026-06-11 through 2026-09-08
Geography: US Census 2024 Gazetteer. Population: Wikipedia city population list, July 1, 2025 estimate (municipal population, not metro area). Demographics: American Community Survey, 2020–2024; margins of error use 90% confidence. Income is currently unavailable.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center. A report is an observation, not necessarily a separate storm or confirmed property damage.