Hail in Keokuk County, IA
NOAA radar has confirmed 4 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Keokuk County since 2025, the largest 1.5″ (half dollar) on April 14, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 11, 2026.
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About Keokuk County, IA
Keokuk County lies in the gently rolling farmland of southeastern Iowa, a country of row crops and small creek valleys. Hail is uncommon here, but a strong summer storm riding a front across the open country can occasionally turn severe and bring pea-sized stones. The Des Moines (KDMX) radar sits about 85 mi to the west, distant enough that it reads the upper structure of storms better than what reaches the surface.
The hail record for Keokuk County, IA
This year has run hot: 3 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with June the busiest month on record.
Keokuk County is no Plains hot spot, but the storms that do reach it have still dropped hail up to 1.5″.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Keokuk County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 4 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Keokuk County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Keokuk County?
Hail in Keokuk County is concentrated in June, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Keokuk County?
Radar confirmed 1.5-inch hail, about half dollar size, on April 14, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Keokuk County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Keokuk County's confirmed hail reaches 1.5″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Is hail getting worse in Keokuk County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Keokuk County, 3 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Did it hail in Keokuk County in 2026?
Yes, 3 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently June 11, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Keokuk County, IA
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Keokuk County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.