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Boone County, IA hail & severe wind history

155 storm reports on file for Boone County between 2010-05-12 and 2025-07-28 — 84 hail and 71 severe thunderstorm wind. That averages 9.7 reports a year, and Jul is the busiest month.

Hail reports
84
5.3 per year
Largest hail
2.75"
baseball size · 2021-07-09
Strongest gust
100 mph
87 kt · 2020-08-10
Reported damage
$1.6M
property + crop, as filed
Storm days
64
distinct days with a report
Busiest year
2013
26 reports

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DateTypeSize / gustNearest locationReport detail
2025-07-28
00:18
Wind50 kt
58 mph
.69 mi N of BooneMultiple large branches down.
2025-07-19
04:36
Wind50 kt
58 mph
2.14 mi NNE of Pilot MoundTime estimated from radar. Images of several three to six inch diameter tree branches down. One tree is also uprooted.
2025-03-14
16:45
Hail1"
quarter
4.62 mi SE of MackeyReported from mping.
2024-07-30
08:17
Hail1"
quarter
4.84 mi N of MadridDelayed report, time estimated by radar.
2024-06-04
17:20
Wind50 kt
58 mph
.69 mi S of BooneDelayed report of flag pole bent slightly from the wind, and branches of the road.
2024-06-04
17:26
Wind50 kt
58 mph
0 mi N of BooneDelayed report of tree downed on some lines at the intersection of 14th and Story St. Large branch down also at 14th and Boone St. Time of occurrence estimated from radar.
2024-05-24
03:40
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.86 mi SW of BoxholmDelayed social media picture of power poles down near Boxholm. Time of occurrence estimated from radar.
2024-05-24
03:47
Wind52 kt
60 mph
1.69 mi ESE of MadridLarge branch and power line down in the street.
2024-05-08
17:12
Hail1"
quarter
.69 mi N of OgdenDispatch relayed a report of quarter sized hail in Ogden reported by police.
2024-05-08
17:17
Hail1"
quarter
.86 mi NW of OgdenNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2024-05-08
17:52
Hail1"
quarter
3.78 mi SSW of MackeyReport via mping.
2024-04-30
17:16
Hail0.75"
penny
4.6 mi WSW of LutherHail along highway 169 south of Ogden.
2024-04-30
17:29
Hail0.75"
penny
4.63 mi SSW of EricsonReport via mping.
2023-07-12
06:46
Wind50 kt
58 mph
2.95 mi SSW of Boone Muni ArptMedium sized tree down and blocking the road. Delayed report, time estimated from radar.
2023-05-07
13:50
Hail0.75"
penny
0 mi N of BooneNo narrative filed · source: NWS Employee
2023-05-07
21:00
Hail1"
quarter
.69 mi N of OgdenNo narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media
2023-04-04
16:52
Hail1"
quarter
.51 mi W of Boone Muni ArptNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2023-04-04
16:54
Hail1"
quarter
1.24 mi NE of MoingonaReport via social media.
2023-04-04
16:56
Hail1"
quarter
1.24 mi SW of Boone Muni ArptTime estimated by radar.
2023-04-04
16:56
Hail1.25"
half dollar
1.69 mi WSW of BooneTime estimated by radar.
2023-04-04
17:02
Hail1"
quarter
2.05 mi W of MackeyTrained spotter reported quarter sized hail from 602 to 605pm LDT followed by half in hail until 608pm.
2023-03-31
13:41
Hail1"
quarter
3.49 mi S of NapierEstimated accompanying winds at 50 mph.
2023-03-31
13:53
Hail1"
quarter
3.66 mi E of JordanHail accompanied by very strong winds.
2022-07-23
21:08
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.86 mi SW of BoxholmTrees down in neighborhood with power outage. Delayed report, time estimated via radar.
2022-07-11
03:47
Wind57 kt
66 mph
0 mi N of Boone Muni ArptNo narrative filed · source: AWOS
2022-07-11
03:49
Wind51 kt
59 mph
7.06 mi SE of BerkleyA personal weather station recorded a 59 mph gust.
2022-05-30
18:20
Wind55 kt
63 mph
.86 mi SW of BoxholmWidespread tree damage in town with a few shingles blown off roofs. Delayed report, time estimated by radar.
2021-07-09
11:43
Hail1"
quarter
.86 mi SW of BoxholmReport via mping app.
2021-07-09
11:50
Hail1"
quarter
1.72 mi NW of WolfNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2021-07-09
12:02
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.69 mi N of OgdenNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2021-07-09
12:03
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.69 mi N of OgdenHail lasted about 2 minutes.
2021-07-09
12:14
Hail1.75"
golf ball
4.6 mi WSW of LutherNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2021-07-09
12:15
Hail0.88"
nickel
0 mi N of BooneNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2021-07-09
12:21
Hail1.75"
golf ball
2.95 mi SSE of BerkleyNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2021-07-09
12:23
Hail1"
quarter
4.11 mi E of LutherNo narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio
2021-07-09
12:27
Hail1.75"
golf ball
4.17 mi W of MadridNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2021-07-09
12:29
Hail2.75"
baseball
3.16 mi WSW of MadridTime estimated via radar.
2020-08-10
09:38
Wind56 kt
64 mph
1.72 mi NW of WolfA trained spotter reported winds over 60 mph with tree damage. Time estimated.
2020-08-10
09:52
Wind65 kt
75 mph
1.24 mi NW of EricsonA public report of a semi blown over at US highway 30 and Highway 17 interchange. Time estimated via radar.
2020-08-10
09:54
Wind87 kt
100 mph
3.6 mi SSW of EricsonA trained spotter reported several large tree limbs down and power out.
2020-08-10
09:57
Wind65 kt
75 mph
1.38 mi S of BoonePublic report of trees down and power out.
2020-08-10
10:06
Wind51 kt
59 mph
2.17 mi ESE of MadridMesonet station reported a 51 knot wind gust.
2020-07-14
17:20
Hail1"
quarter
2.05 mi W of MackeyA trained spotter reported quarter sixed hail north of Boone.
2019-09-09
16:01
Wind56 kt
64 mph
.51 mi W of BooneLaw enforcement reported a large tree down at 10th Street and Division.
2019-08-29
05:04
Hail1"
quarter
5.73 mi SSW of BoxholmWHO TV relayed public report of quarter sized hail.
2019-07-03
14:30
Wind50 kt
58 mph
13.95 mi NNW of Zook SpurA spotter reported an estimated 60 mph wind gust west of Boone while riding on a train.
2018-08-28
10:33
Hail1"
quarter
3.71 mi SW of LutherTrained spotter reported 3 minutes of dime to quarter sized hail.
2018-08-01
18:39
Hail1"
quarter
1.72 mi NE of MoingonaPublic reported quarter sized hail.
2018-08-01
19:10
Hail0.88"
nickel
2.81 mi N of NapierPublic reported nickel sized hail.
2018-08-01
19:35
Hail1"
quarter
2.95 mi SSW of Boone Muni ArptA retired NWS employee reported quarter sized hail. This is a delayed report.
2018-06-06
16:08
Hail1"
quarter
1.03 mi W of JordanPublic reported generally quarter sized hail falling in the last 5 minutes.
2018-06-06
16:20
Hail1"
quarter
3.6 mi NNE of NapierPublic reported quarter sized hail.
2018-06-06
16:50
Wind66 kt
76 mph
2.76 mi S of NapierPublic reported a 76 mph wind gust that was measured by their home weather station.
2018-05-29
17:45
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.69 mi S of BoonePublic reported a few large tree branches down in Boone. Sizes ranged from about 3 to 6 inches in diameter.
2018-05-01
15:52
Hail1"
quarter
3.86 mi WNW of MadridEmergency manager reported quarter sized hail.
2018-05-01
16:06
Hail1.5"
ping pong
3.17 mi NNE of MadridTrained spotter reported up to about ping pong ball sized hail.
2018-05-01
16:09
Hail1.75"
golf ball
2.07 mi NE of MadridLaw enforcement reported up to golf ball sized hail.
2018-04-13
18:05
Wind56 kt
64 mph
4.15 mi WNW of MadridPublic reported shingles taken off of roof.
2017-07-20
20:20
Wind50 kt
58 mph
0 mi N of BoxholmA large tree was downed in a yard.
2017-07-20
20:27
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3.67 mi W of MadridEmergency manager reported wind gusts to around 60 mph along with small branches down.
2017-07-20
20:32
Wind52 kt
60 mph
1.54 mi E of MadridEmergency manager reported numerous small branches broken or down. Time estimated from radar.
2017-06-28
02:31
Hail1"
quarter
3.78 mi SSE of LutherEmergency manager reported nickel to quarter sized hail along with estimated 40-45 mph wind gusts.
2017-05-17
15:25
Wind60 kt
69 mph
.51 mi E of NapierEmergency manager reported multiple farmsteads with roofs blown off, damage to several outbuildings, a garage blown off the foundation, and power lines down. The roof and upper levels of an old corn crib were blown off, windows broken from debris blowing into the window, a garage door was ripped off the track, 6 inch…
2017-05-16
20:36
Wind52 kt
60 mph
1.72 mi SW of EricsonEmergency manager reported gusts to 60 mph along with nickel sized hail and heavy rainfall.
2017-04-19
20:25
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.91 mi ENE of BoonePublic reported estimated 60 mph winds along with tree limbs down.
2017-04-19
20:25
Hail0.88"
nickel
2.91 mi ENE of BoonePublic reported up to nickel sized hail.
2017-03-06
18:18
Wind56 kt
64 mph
.51 mi W of BoxholmEmergency manager reported power lines down in town.
2017-03-06
18:26
Wind61 kt
70 mph
1.54 mi E of LutherPublic reported tree and farm out building damage, including roof sections missing. Time estimated by radar.
2017-03-06
18:31
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.31 mi SSW of Boone Muni ArptRetired NWS Employee reported pea sized hail, small branches down, and wind gusts to 60 mph.
2016-07-05
23:15
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.69 mi N of OgdenEmergency Manager reported 2 to 4 inch tree branches down, mainly on the north side of town. Time radar estimated.
2016-05-30
15:46
Hail1"
quarter
1.38 mi S of BoonePublic reported up to quarter sized hail.
2016-05-30
15:50
Hail1.25"
half dollar
2.99 mi SE of MoingonaPublic reported a mix of quarter and half dollar size hail that lasted 10 minutes.
2016-05-26
02:25
Wind61 kt
70 mph
1.38 mi S of BooneEmergency Manager reported eight to ten inch diameter tree down in Boone.
2015-11-11
15:42
Wind61 kt
70 mph
1.47 mi NNW of NapierBoone County Emergency Manager reported a 3 mile stretch of damage from 1.5 W of Napier to 3 miles NE of Napier. Damaged included roof off old grain bin, damaged barn, and a one foot diameter pine tree down. All damage was in one direction. Time estimated from radar.
2015-05-17
02:52
Wind52 kt
60 mph
1.24 mi NW of OgdenStrong winds caused tree and power line damage west of Ogden.
2014-08-31
19:33
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.51 mi E of BerkleyEstimated gust of 60 MPH.
2014-08-31
19:38
Wind48 kt
55 mph
5.12 mi S of LutherMinor crop damage produced by miso-vortex. Damage was found and documented using high resolution satellite data.
2014-06-30
10:39
Hail1.5"
ping pong
2.32 mi W of OgdenNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2014-06-30
10:41
Hail1"
quarter
2.39 mi NNW of OgdenNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2014-06-30
10:46
Hail1.75"
golf ball
3.92 mi W of WolfNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2014-06-30
11:13
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.52 mi SW of BoxholmBoone County EM reports golf ball size hail with tree branches coming down in strong winds.
2014-06-30
11:30
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.55 mi N of BooneLarge tree branches broken off.
2014-06-16
22:31
Wind55 kt
63 mph
0 mi N of Boone Muni ArptAWOS reports in 20 minute intervals. Report of wind was in the 0435Z ob. Radar used to estimate actual time of wind gust.
2014-05-20
16:35
Hail1"
quarter
4.17 mi E of BerkleyNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2014-05-20
18:15
Hail1"
quarter
1.68 mi E of MadridNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2014-04-12
18:42
Hail1"
quarter
2.91 mi WSW of MackeyNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2014-04-12
18:45
Hail1.75"
golf ball
2.05 mi W of MackeyNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2014-04-12
18:50
Hail1.25"
half dollar
2.47 mi NE of MackeyNo narrative filed · source: Public
2014-04-12
19:17
Hail1"
quarter
.69 mi N of OgdenNo narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media
2014-04-12
19:20
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.69 mi N of OgdenNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2014-04-12
19:38
Hail0.88"
nickel
3.16 mi NNE of LogansportNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2013-07-22
19:03
Hail0.88"
nickel
1.54 mi E of Boone Muni ArptNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2013-07-22
19:04
Hail1"
quarter
1.54 mi W of MackeyNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2013-07-22
19:10
Hail1.75"
golf ball
1.38 mi S of BooneMostly nickel size hail with a few golf ball size.
2013-07-22
19:13
Hail1.5"
ping pong
.09 mi W of BooneNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2013-07-22
19:15
Hail2"
hen egg
1.38 mi S of BooneNo narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio
2013-07-22
19:15
Hail1"
quarter
1.54 mi W of MackeyNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2013-07-22
19:16
Hail1.75"
golf ball
0 mi N of BooneNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2013-07-22
19:19
Wind61 kt
70 mph
1.54 mi W of JordanRoof blown of a farm expo building and power lines snapped at the base.
2013-07-22
19:20
Hail1.5"
ping pong
1.24 mi NW of EricsonNo narrative filed · source: Public
2013-07-22
19:25
Hail1"
quarter
2.69 mi SSW of Boone Muni ArptNo narrative filed · source: NWS Employee
2013-07-22
19:27
Hail1"
quarter
.86 mi NW of LutherNo narrative filed · source: Public
2013-07-22
19:30
Hail1.75"
golf ball
4.6 mi WSW of LutherWinds of 40 MPH also reported with the hail.
2013-07-22
19:45
Hail1"
quarter
.51 mi W of MadridNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2013-06-24
10:55
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.69 mi N of OgdenTrained spotter estimated gust.
2013-06-24
10:55
Wind61 kt
70 mph
.86 mi SW of BoxholmFour inch tree limbs were blown down in town.
2013-06-24
10:55
Wind61 kt
70 mph
.69 mi N of OgdenThree inch diameter tree limbs down.
2013-06-24
10:56
Wind65 kt
75 mph
1.72 mi NE of OgdenThe roof was blown off of a pole barn.
2013-05-29
10:39
Hail1"
quarter
4.6 mi WSW of LutherNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2013-05-29
10:41
Hail1.5"
ping pong
2.07 mi S of OgdenHail covered the ground.
2013-05-29
10:59
Hail0.88"
nickel
2.17 mi ENE of OgdenNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2013-05-29
11:16
Hail0.88"
nickel
.69 mi N of OgdenNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2013-04-29
21:33
Hail1"
quarter
2.31 mi NNW of OgdenNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2013-04-29
21:33
Hail1"
quarter
.69 mi N of OgdenNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2013-04-29
21:45
Hail1"
quarter
3.45 mi N of BooneNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2013-04-29
21:50
Hail0.88"
nickel
2.17 mi ENE of BeaverNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2013-04-29
22:21
Hail1.5"
ping pong
2.76 mi N of BooneQuarter to ping pong ball size hail.
2012-09-07
00:22
Hail0.88"
nickel
.86 mi SW of BoxholmTen minutes of pea to nickel size hail.
2012-09-07
00:28
Hail1.75"
golf ball
2.81 mi S of BoxholmEmergency Manager reported ping pong to golf ball hail.
2012-09-07
00:44
Hail1.5"
ping pong
2.14 mi SSE of WolfNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2012-09-07
00:50
Hail0.88"
nickel
1.38 mi S of BooneNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2012-09-07
01:00
Hail1"
quarter
1.69 mi WSW of EricsonMinor car damage was noted with quarter size hail.
2012-08-08
14:25
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.14 mi SSE of BeaverEstimated 60 MPH winds was accompanied by dime size hail.
2012-07-25
19:15
Wind56 kt
64 mph
.86 mi SW of BoxholmWinds of 60 to 65 MPH were estimated in Boxholm. Multiple three to four inch diameter tree limbs down. Several transformers blown.
2012-07-25
19:31
Wind50 kt
58 mph
.86 mi SW of BoxholmTree limbs of three to four inches in diameter down.
2012-07-25
19:31
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.69 mi N of OgdenEmergency Manager estimated winds of 60 MPH. Central Iowa Expo building was destroyed.
2012-07-25
19:40
Wind50 kt
58 mph
2.31 mi SSW of Boone Muni ArptTree damage with a tree on a power line and on fire.
2012-07-25
19:46
Wind50 kt
58 mph
1.69 mi WNW of Pleasant HillWinds estimated of 55 to 60 MPH.
2012-07-14
14:14
Hail1"
quarter
3.16 mi NNE of LogansportNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2012-07-14
14:50
Hail0.88"
nickel
.51 mi W of Boone Muni ArptNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2012-05-02
00:35
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.85 mi WSW of FraserSeveral large tree limbs down with damage to fences. Damage began about a mile south of Fraser and continued sporadically for about 2 miles.
2012-05-02
00:40
Wind61 kt
70 mph
.86 mi SE of BooneThe emergency manager reported that four 1 1/2 foot diameter evergreen trees were downed and the roof was torn off of a barn in the northwest corner of Boone. Also from a mile north of Boone to the eastern border of the county sheeting was strewn about from various buildings.
2011-07-11
02:30
Wind75 kt
86 mph
0 mi N of MadridHigh winds tore part of the roof off of a stick built house.
2011-07-05
17:15
Wind61 kt
70 mph
.86 mi NW of BoxholmCorn field flattened by wind gust.
2011-06-26
20:29
Wind57 kt
66 mph
4.86 mi S of BerkleyLarge 2 to 3 foot diameter oak tree blown down.
2011-06-26
20:30
Wind52 kt
60 mph
1.38 mi S of BooneSix inch diameter branch down, patio furniture blown throughout the yard. Loss of power for 5 minutes.
2011-06-26
20:35
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.86 mi SW of BoxholmPea hail accompanied the high wind.
2011-06-20
22:15
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of OgdenThunderstorm winds broke several large branches in the city of Ogden.
2011-06-20
22:20
Hail0.75"
penny
.69 mi N of OgdenNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2011-05-21
20:41
Wind50 kt
58 mph
1.24 mi NE of EricsonUnited Community School report received from a KCCI Schoolnet site.
2010-08-31
19:22
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.86 mi SW of BoxholmPower line reported down in Boxholm.
2010-08-08
20:58
Wind54 kt
62 mph
0 mi N of Boone Muni ArptNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2010-07-18
01:05
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.81 mi S of BoxholmHalf inch size hail reported with 60 MPH winds in Boxholm.
2010-07-18
01:12
Wind65 kt
75 mph
1.38 mi S of BooneLocal law enforcement reports trees and power lines down in Boone and across the county with some roads closed due to debris.
2010-07-18
01:23
Wind56 kt
64 mph
1.38 mi S of BooneNo narrative filed · source: AWOS
2010-07-18
01:23
Wind61 kt
70 mph
1.38 mi S of BooneNumerous branches down across the city of Boone. Largest was at least 18 inches in diameter.
2010-07-18
01:25
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.31 mi SSW of Boone Muni ArptNWS employee estimated 60 MPH wind gust.
2010-07-18
01:27
Wind61 kt
70 mph
3.38 mi ENE of MadridLocal law enforcement reports power lines and trees down across the county. Some roads blocked by debris and a house struck by a tree on 320th about 2 miles northeast of Madrid.
2010-07-18
01:28
Wind63 kt
72 mph
1.54 mi E of EricsonNo narrative filed · source: Mesonet
2010-07-18
01:40
Wind51 kt
59 mph
1.54 mi E of MadridSeveral large trees greater than 12 inches in diameter felled. Large tree branches of 6 inches or greater also broken.
2010-06-18
08:45
Wind56 kt
64 mph
0 mi N of JordanNo narrative filed · source: Mesonet
2010-06-05
15:50
Wind61 kt
70 mph
4.62 mi SW of BoxholmVehicle moved 10 feet by winds. Vehicle was in park.
2010-05-22
11:33
Wind50 kt
58 mph
2 mi E of BooneNo narrative filed · source: Mesonet
2010-05-12
14:09
Hail1"
quarter
1.03 mi E of BeaverLaw enforcement reports hail up to quarter size at the intersection of Highway 30 and 169 north.
2010-05-12
14:38
Hail1"
quarter
.69 mi S of RidgeportLaw Enforcement reports up to quarter size hail at the intersection of E18 and Nature Road.

Worst storm days in Boone County

DateReports that dayLargest hailPeak gust
2013-07-22132" (hen egg)70 mph
2021-07-09102.75" (baseball)—
2010-07-188—75 mph
2014-04-1261.75" (golf ball)—
2014-06-3051.75" (golf ball)60 mph
2012-09-0751.75" (golf ball)—
2013-04-2951.5" (ping pong ball)—
2023-04-0451.25" (half dollar)—
2020-08-105—100 mph
2012-07-255—64 mph

Reports by year

Report counts are driven partly by how many people were around to report a storm, so recent years tend to look busier than the early 2010s. Treat the trend as a reporting trend, not purely a weather trend.

Notable large-hail events (2" and up)

DateSizeNearWhat was reported
2021-07-092.75"
baseball
3.16 mi WSW of MadridTime estimated via radar.
2013-07-222"
hen egg
1.38 mi S of BooneNo narrative filed

When does hail hit Boone County?

Across 16 years of records, July produced the most reports (53), followed by the months either side of it. Monthly totals:

MonthReportsShare
January00.0%
February00.0%
March63.9%
April2113.5%
May3019.4%
June2314.8%
July5334.2%
August159.7%
September63.9%
October00.0%
November10.6%
December00.0%

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About these numbers

Every row above is a report filed with the National Weather Service and archived in the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (FIPS 19015). Reports are eyewitness, trained-spotter and damage-survey observations, so they cluster near roads and towns and miss storms over empty country. Hail sizes are estimates. Damage figures are preliminary as filed and are never revised in this archive. Use this page for background, not for an insurance claim, a legal filing, or a roof assessment — for those, get the official record from NOAA directly.