Hail in Plymouth County, IA
Hail turns up in Plymouth County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 11 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Plymouth County since 2025, the largest 2.7″ (tennis ball) on May 17, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 1, 2026.
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About Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County sits in the far northwest corner of Iowa, where the Big Sioux River marks the line with South Dakota and the loess hills roll above the floodplain. Early-summer storms feed on warm, humid air drawn north across the plains, and the stronger ones can build hail to a fair size. Sioux Falls' KFSD radar watches from roughly 64 miles to the northwest, close enough to follow cells while its lower sweeps begin to ride above the ground here.
The hail record for Plymouth County, IA
Hail is a recurring threat in Plymouth County, with 11 confirmed events on record since 2025.
The hail clusters in June; the rest of the year is comparatively quiet.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Plymouth County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 11 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Plymouth County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Plymouth County?
Hail in Plymouth County is concentrated in June, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Plymouth County?
Radar confirmed 2.7-inch hail, about tennis ball size, on May 17, 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 Plymouth County this year?
Plymouth 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 Plymouth County in 2026?
Yes, 5 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently June 1, 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 Plymouth County, IA
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Plymouth 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.
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.
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.
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.