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Hail dates in Henry County, Iowa
The National Weather Service has recorded hail in Henry County on 16 days since 2016 (33 separate reports, 25 of them quarter-size or larger). The largest stone on record was 2.00" (hen egg) on May 7, 2023; the most recent hail was March 31, 2026. Every row below is an official NWS record. Check hail at your exact address, free →
Every hail day in Henry County since 2016
One row per day the NWS logged hail somewhere in the county. The narrative names the town; the free check below narrows it to your address.
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | NWS narrative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 3 | A member of the public reported golf ball sized hail via social media. |
| 2026-03-10 | 1.25" (half dollar) | 2 | — |
| 2024-04-16 | 0.88" (nickel) | 1 | Public report of nickel size hail occurring at this time. |
| 2024-03-04 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 1 | Pictured received from the public on social media. |
| 2023-06-04 | 0.88" (nickel) | 1 | — |
| 2023-05-07 | 2.00" (hen egg) | 2 | — |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.00" (quarter) | 1 | — |
| 2021-07-09 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 4 | Golf ball hail on 218 near Swedesburg. Heavy rain with near zero visibility. |
| 2020-04-08 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 3 | Hail ranged from dime to golf ball sized. |
| 2019-05-28 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
| 2018-05-14 | 0.88" (nickel) | 1 | A public report was received of hail up to the size of nickels that last for 5 minutes. |
| 2017-07-20 | 1.00" (quarter) | 2 | This report of hail up to the size of quarters was received from local amateur radio operators. |
| 2017-05-17 | 2.00" (hen egg) | 5 | Pictures of hail the size of golf balls were received via social media. |
| 2017-05-10 | 1.00" (quarter) | 1 | — |
| 2017-02-28 | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 3 | A public report of 1.5 inch diameter hail was received through social media. |
| 2016-03-15 | 1.00" (quarter) | 2 | Report was delayed and received via social media. |
Hail days by year
| Year | Hail days | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2023 | 3 | 4 | 2.00" (hen egg) |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0.75" (penny) |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0.88" (nickel) |
| 2017 | 4 | 11 | 2.00" (hen egg) |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 1.00" (quarter) |
Damaging wind in Henry County
Thunderstorm wind of 58 mph or more (the NWS severe threshold), 48 reports since 2016, strongest 90 mph. 4 tornadoes recorded in the county in the same period. Wind and tornado records are included in the extended report.
| Date | Peak gust | Reports | NWS narrative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | 90 mph | 1 | What was likely rear flank downdraft (RFD) winds and a strong dust whirl or gustnado on this wind surge based on three videos. The damage… |
| 2018-08-28 | 85 mph | 3 | Widespread thunderstorm wind damage with down tree limbs, whole trees, and power lines throughout the city of Mount Pleasant. The peak e… |
| 2023-05-07 | 81 mph | 5 | Wind from the north estimated to be 80 mph. Strong winds lasted for about 20 minutes. Power went out due to the strong winds. A 6 inch di… |
| 2025-03-14 | 77 mph | 3 | Wind equipement measured gust. |
| 2019-06-28 | 75 mph | 1 | Sheriffs Office received call of trees down in Mount Pleasant. Time of the event was estimated using radar. |
| 2024-05-21 | 70 mph | 2 | A power pole was broken, and several branches blown down. Time estimated from radar data. |
| 2024-05-07 | 70 mph | 2 | A few trees were reported down between Mt Union and Mt Pleasant. |
| 2023-05-06 | 70 mph | 1 | Trees blown down and shingles blown off of the roof. |
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Questions
What date did hail last hit Henry County?
March 31, 2026, per the NWS Storm Events record. The largest since 2016 was 2.00" (hen egg) on May 7, 2023.
Does a county record prove hail at my house?
No. NWS records are point and path observations. The absence of a nearby report does NOT prove that no hail fell at this address — it means no observation was logged nearby. A report of nearby hail documents the event; it does not by itself prove damage to a specific structure. The free check above shows what was recorded near your specific address, with distances.
Nearby counties
Des Moines County, IA (20 mi) · Van Buren County, IA (27 mi) · Lee County, IA (27 mi) · Washington County, IA (29 mi) · Clark County, MO (38 mi) · Muscatine County, IA (39 mi) · Keokuk County, IA (40 mi) · Hancock County, IL (44 mi)
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