Hail history for Windsor Heights, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Windsor Heights since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Windsor Heights
- Last hail
- Mar 14, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 8, 2014
17 reports on 14 days since 1991 · #235 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Windsor Heights
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Windsor Heights
The latest hail report in and around Windsor Heights is from March 14, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 14, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Windsor Heights logged 12 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #235 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Windsor Heights accounts for 3% of the 677 reports filed in Polk County.
6% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Iowa town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 8, 2014 near 0.52 E Windsor Hgts.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2014, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Windsor Heights 0.6
- Polk County 19.9
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Windsor Heights 9
- Polk County 102
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Windsor Heights 6%
- Polk County 6%
- Median Iowa town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.52 E Windsor Hgts | Polk | $20K | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Windsor Hgts | Polk | $50K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.52 E Windsor Hgts | Polk | $25K | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.64 E Windsor Hgts | Polk | $5K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Windsor Hgts | Polk | $25K | 05:42 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 35%
- 1–2 in 10 59%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Windsor Hgts | Polk | — | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Windsor Hgts | Polk | — | 13:47 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | Windsor Hgts | Polk | — | 06:25 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.52 E Windsor Hgts | Polk | $25K | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.64 E Windsor Hgts | Polk | $5K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Windsor Hgts | Polk | $50K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.52 E Windsor Hgts | Polk | $20K | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.3 NNE Windsor Hgts | Polk | — | 06:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.09 NNE Windsor Hgts | Polk | — | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 NE Windsor Hgts | Polk | — | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.3 NNE Windsor Hgts | Polk | $1K | 23:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.3 NNE Windsor Hgts | Polk | $1K | 20:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Windsor Heights
- Urbandale 7 km · 57
- West Des Moines 8 km · 70
- Des Moines 9 km · 227
- Johnston 10 km · 61
- Grimes 11 km · 30
- Norwalk 14 km · 58
- Waukee 14 km · 32
- Cumming 14 km · 10
Questions about hail in Windsor Heights
How often does it hail in Windsor Heights, Iowa?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Windsor Heights since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #235 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Windsor Heights?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Windsor Heights?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 8, 2014 near 0.52 E Windsor Hgts. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Windsor Heights?
The most recent report in this data is from March 14, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Windsor Heights had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 14, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.