Hail in Montgomery County, IA
Hail turns up in Montgomery County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 13 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Montgomery County since 2025, the largest 2.5″ (tennis ball) on May 16, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 13, 2026.
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About Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County sits amid the rolling crop country of southwestern Iowa, just inland from the Missouri River valley. Storms rolling off the plains can occasionally turn severe here, with hail reaching golf ball size in the strongest cells. Omaha's KOAX radar lies about 66 miles to the west and keeps the county in its coverage.
The hail record for Montgomery County, IA
Hail is a recurring threat in Montgomery County, with 13 confirmed events on record since 2025.
This year has run hot: 11 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.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Montgomery County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 13 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Montgomery County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in June.
What's the largest hail recorded in Montgomery County?
Radar confirmed 2.5-inch hail, about tennis ball size, on May 16, 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 hail getting worse in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, 11 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.
Will it hail again in Montgomery County this year?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County in 2026?
Yes, 11 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently June 13, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Montgomery County, IA
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Montgomery 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.
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.
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.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
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.
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.