Tag: Humboldt, IA

  • Ames, IA 05-13-2023

    Hail Map Ames, IA 05-13-2023

    Doppler radar detected Half Dollar size hail near Ames, IA, Boone, IA and Nevada, IA on May 13, 2023. This hail storm was traveling NE at 10 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 13 hour(s). There were 4 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 1.75″ and an average hail size of 1.25″. We estimate that 55,386 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect to find damaged crops, glass damage, automobile bodywork damage, as well as isolated roof damage (Intensity Rating 3).

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  • Fort Dodge, IA 05-09-2023

    Hail Map Fort Dodge, IA 05-09-2023

    Doppler radar detected Quarter size hail near Fort Dodge, IA, Humboldt, IA and Jackson, MN on May 9, 2023. This hail storm was traveling SE at 22 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 5 hour(s). There were 5 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 1.5″ and an average hail size of 1.1″. We estimate that 32,197 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect to see minor damage to vehicles, tile roofs and crops in isolated areas (Intensity Rating 2).

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  • Council Bluffs, IA 04-13-2022

    Hail Map Council Bluffs, IA 04-13-2022

    Doppler radar detected Half Dollar size hail near Council Bluffs, IA, Bellevue, NE and Mason City, IA on April 13, 2022. This hail storm was traveling ENE at 35 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 4 hour(s). There were 33 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 2.5″ and an average hail size of 1.27″. We estimate that 113,462 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect to find widespread roof damage, broken glass and automobile bodywork damage in well populated areas.

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  • Mankato, MN 04-13-2022

    Hail Map Mankato, MN 04-13-2022

    Doppler radar detected Ping Pong Ball size hail near Mankato, MN, Spencer, IA and Fairmont, MN on April 13, 2022. This hail storm was traveling NE at 51 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 4 hour(s). There were 42 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 2.75″ and an average hail size of 1.51″. We estimate that 85,688 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect to find widespread roof damage, broken glass and automobile bodywork damage in well populated areas.

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  • Humboldt, IA 08-21-2021

    Hail Map Humboldt, IA 08-21-2021

    Doppler radar detected Half Dollar size hail near Humboldt, IA, Van Meter, IA and Kingsley, IA on August 21, 2021. This hail storm was traveling ENE at 47 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 4 hour(s). Radar reported a max hail size of 1.75″ and an average hail size of 1.33″. We estimate that 1,789 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect potential damage to fruit, crops and vegetation, but not much else (Intensity Rating 1).

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