Hail in Monona County, IA
Monona County is one of the more hail-prone places in the country. NOAA radar has confirmed 9 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Monona County since 2026, the largest 1.8″ (golf ball) on May 18, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was July 8, 2026.
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About Monona County, IA
Monona County lies in the Loess Hills of western Iowa, where wind-deposited bluffs rise above the Missouri River floodplain. Hail visits only occasionally, with storms generally leaving stones around quarter size. The nearest radar, KOAX out of Omaha, is about 55 miles to the southwest, far enough that it reads storm tops more clearly than detail close to the surface.
The hail record for Monona County, IA
With 9 confirmed events on record since 2026, Monona County ranks among the country's more active spots for hail.
Rather than a single peak, hail turns up from spring through summer in Monona County, most often in April.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Monona County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 9 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Monona County area since 2026.
When is hail season in Monona County?
Monona County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in April.
What's the largest hail recorded in Monona County?
Radar confirmed 1.8-inch hail, about golf ball size, on May 18, 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.
Will it hail again in Monona County this year?
Monona County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Monona County in 2026?
Yes, 9 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently July 8, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Monona County, IA
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Monona 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.
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.
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.
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.