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Polk County Hail Maps with Reports

Explore 127 free hail maps with reports in Polk County, with hail up to 3.75″ and 984 local reports on record.

Example: 50156 — find Polk County hail maps with reports for your ZIP
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3.75″
Largest Hail
984
Local Reports
Sep 14, 2026
Last Hail Map
Source  NOAA NEXRAD · NWS Coverage  Polk County, Iowa Updated  Sep 17, 2026 · 5:11 PM CDT
Latest Hail Maps

Recent Polk County Hail Maps with Reports

Browse the 127 most recent free hail maps with reports in Polk County.

Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Sep 14, 2026
1.00" Hail
Home Inspection Score Low
Des Moines, IA
3K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Sep 8, 2026
3.50" Hail
Home Inspection Score High
Des Moines, IA
152K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Aug 13, 2026
1.25" Hail
Home Inspection Score Low
Des Moines, IA
12K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Aug 12, 2026
0.75" Hail
Home Inspection Score Low
Des Moines, IA
9K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Aug 10, 2026
1.00" Hail
Home Inspection Score Low
Des Moines, IA
5K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Aug 9, 2026
0.75" Hail
Home Inspection Score Low
Des Moines, IA
435 Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Jul 20, 2026
2.50" Hail
Home Inspection Score High
Des Moines, IA
225K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Jul 4, 2026
0.75" Hail
Home Inspection Score Low
Des Moines, IA
2K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Jul 3, 2026
1.50" Hail
Home Inspection Score Moderate
Des Moines, IA
99K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Jul 2, 2026
1.75" Hail
Home Inspection Score Moderate
Des Moines, IA
101K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Jun 17, 2026
1.50" Hail
Home Inspection Score Moderate
Des Moines, IA
14K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Jun 16, 2026
1.00" Hail
Home Inspection Score Low
Des Moines, IA
23K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Jun 11, 2026
3.75" Hail
Home Inspection Score High
Des Moines, IA
99K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Jun 10, 2026
1.75" Hail
Home Inspection Score Moderate
Des Moines, IA
89K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Jun 5, 2026
2.50" Hail
Home Inspection Score Moderate
Des Moines, IA
16K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
May 18, 2026
0.75" Hail
Home Inspection Score Low
Des Moines, IA
100K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
May 15, 2026
1.00" Hail
Home Inspection Score Low
Des Moines, IA
14K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Apr 23, 2026
1.00" Hail
Home Inspection Score Low
Des Moines, IA
33K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Apr 17, 2026
2.00" Hail
Home Inspection Score High
Des Moines, IA
52K Homes Hail map with reports →
Hail map for Des Moines, IA
Apr 15, 2026
2.50" Hail
Home Inspection Score High
Des Moines, IA
48K Homes Hail map with reports →
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Top Polk County Cities with Hail Maps

Some Polk County cities see mapped hail activity year after year. Choose a city to review recent and historical hail maps and see how large the hail was.

Des MoinesIA
50 hail maps with reports
AnkenyIA
47 hail maps with reports
West Des MoinesIA
45 hail maps with reports
GrimesIA
44 hail maps with reports
JohnstonIA
41 hail maps with reports
UrbandaleIA
40 hail maps with reports
CliveIA
36 hail maps with reports
SaylorvilleIA
33 hail maps with reports
AltoonaIA
32 hail maps with reports
Polk CityIA
31 hail maps with reports
BondurantIA
30 hail maps with reports
Pleasant HillIA
30 hail maps with reports
Showing 12 of 19 cities
Browse by ZIP

Top Polk County ZIP Codes with Hail Maps

Get closer to the neighborhood level. These Polk County ZIP codes have some of the most mapped hail activity in our records, helping you find a more local signal near your home.

50156Madrid, IA
56 hail maps with reports
50228Prairie City, IA
49 hail maps with reports
50161Maxwell, IA
45 hail maps with reports
50226Polk City, IA
45 hail maps with reports
50047Carlisle, IA
44 hail maps with reports
50111Grimes, IA
44 hail maps with reports
50169Mitchellville, IA
43 hail maps with reports
50009Altoona, IA
42 hail maps with reports
50061West Des Moines, IA
42 hail maps with reports
50237Runnells, IA
42 hail maps with reports
50244Slater, IA
42 hail maps with reports
50109Granger, IA
41 hail maps with reports
Showing 12 of 24 ZIP codes

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Nearby Counties

Counties Near Polk County

Browse counties within 10 miles of Polk County ZIP coverage to check recent and historical hail maps with reports.

Jasper CountyIA
166 hail maps with reports
Marshall CountyIA
143 hail maps with reports
Story CountyIA
133 hail maps with reports
Madison CountyIA
132 hail maps with reports
Boone CountyIA
131 hail maps with reports
Dallas CountyIA
131 hail maps with reports
Marion CountyIA
122 hail maps with reports
Warren CountyIA
121 hail maps with reports

The counties shown here are nearby references, not a full list of counties in the state.

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Polk County Hail Maps FAQ

How many hail maps with reports are available in Polk County?

HailGeeks currently lists 127 Polk County hail maps with reports, including recent and historical mapped hail activity across the county.

What is the largest mapped hail size in Polk County?

The largest mapped hail size currently shown for Polk County is 3.75 inches. A hail map shows estimated or reported hail activity, not confirmed damage at every property.

When was the latest Polk County hail map updated?

The Polk County hail maps page was last updated on Sep 17, 2026, at 5:11 PM CDT.

How do I find hail maps near my Polk County home?

You can browse Polk County hail maps by city, date, or ZIP code. For a specific property, run a free Hail Report by Address to check whether hail activity was mapped at your location.

Does a Polk County hail map mean my roof is damaged?

No. A hail map shows mapped or reported hail activity. It can help you decide whether a roof or exterior inspection may make sense, but it does not confirm property damage.

What should I do if I do not see my storm date?

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