Des Moines, IA hail history
Every day hail 1 inch or larger hit Des Moines neighborhoods since December 2023, from street-level hail swaths checked against NOAA storm reports. Updated daily.
Latest big hail storm: Sep 8, 2026
Shaded areas show where hail 1 inch or larger fell that day, by size, from radar-modeled hail swaths.
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Every hail day in Des Moines
Days when hail 1 inch or larger reached at least 25 homes in Des Moines, newest first. Homes are the homes in the neighborhoods the hail touched.
| Date | Largest hail | Homes | Neighborhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | 2.25 in | 31,988 | 936 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 1.25 in | 1,342 | 34 |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.75 in | 37,484 | 1,225 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.50 in | 648 | 22 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 1.00 in | 5,547 | 149 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.25 in | 2,380 | 66 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 1.00 in | 225 | 2 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 1.00 in | 35 | 5 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1.00 in | 486 | 15 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 1.00 in | 3,315 | 70 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.25 in | 37,291 | 1,202 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 1.00 in | 12,666 | 359 |
| Jul 28, 2024 | 1.00 in | 1,920 | 45 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 1.00 in | 50 | 2 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1.50 in | 36,742 | 1,146 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.25 in | 19,269 | 523 |
| May 21, 2024 | 1.00 in | 2,423 | 55 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.00 in | 436 | 1 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1.00 in | 153 | 1 |
Des Moines neighborhoods hit most often
Neighborhoods with the most days of 1-inch-or-larger hail since December 2023.
| Neighborhood | Hail days | Largest | Last hit | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carman Estates | 9 | 1.50 in | Jul 4, 2026 | 383 |
| Brown Camp Lofts | 6 | 2.00 in | Sep 8, 2026 | 224 |
| Sec 04-78-24 | 6 | 2.00 in | Sep 8, 2026 | 32 |
| The Greens At Woodland Hills Plat 6 | 6 | 1.75 in | Sep 8, 2026 | 80 |
| The Woods Of Copper Creek Plat 5 | 6 | 1.50 in | Sep 8, 2026 | 46 |
| Piekenbrock | 5 | 1.75 in | Sep 8, 2026 | 153 |
| The Plaza | 5 | 1.50 in | Sep 8, 2026 | 436 |
| Oak Park | 5 | 1.50 in | Sep 8, 2026 | 362 |
| Boulevard Add | 5 | 1.50 in | Sep 8, 2026 | 253 |
| Sunnyside Add | 5 | 1.50 in | Sep 8, 2026 | 201 |
Hail history near Des Moines
Des Moines hail questions
When was the last hail storm in Des Moines?
The most recent day with hail 1 inch or larger in Des Moines neighborhoods was Sep 8, 2026, with hail up to 2.25 in across 936 neighborhoods (31,988 homes).
How often does it hail in Des Moines?
Des Moines had 19 days with hail 1 inch or larger since December 2023: 9 in 2024, 3 in 2025, 7 in 2026 so far.
What is the largest hail Des Moines has had recently?
The largest hail in Des Moines in that time was 2.25 in on Sep 8, 2026.
Which hail storm hit the most homes in Des Moines?
The storm on Jul 4, 2026 reached 37,484 homes in 1225 neighborhoods, with hail up to 1.75 in.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail sizes come from radar-modeled hail swaths, mapped to every neighborhood. A day is listed only when it is backed by a strong radar hail signal or by a NOAA Storm Prediction Center hail report nearby, and only when hail of 1 inch or larger reached at least 25 homes. The newest days are preliminary and can still change slightly.
Updated Nov 2, 2026. Hail sizes are radar-modeled estimates for each neighborhood, not ground measurements at a specific roof.