Hail Swath Map Preview
The Des Moines, IA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.50". There are 10 public hail reports, 34 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 23, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
The May 23, 2024 hail swath map for Des Moines, IA covers approximately 1,886 square miles and includes an estimated 62,903 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 780 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 26,365 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 573 sq mi | 21,491 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 780 sq mi | 26,365 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 266 sq mi | 10,318 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 137 sq mi | 3,425 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 66 sq mi | 812 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 40 sq mi | 314 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 20 sq mi | 148 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 2 sq mi | 10 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 1 sq mi | 5 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 2 sq mi | 15 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 23, 2024 hail swath map area for Des Moines, IA, HailGeeks estimates 26,655 single-family homes, 1,123 townhomes, and 4,498 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 10,797 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 9,585 | 423 | 1,363 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 10,797 | 378 | 1,851 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4,247 | 206 | 1,058 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,390 | 109 | 184 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 380 | 5 | 31 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 159 | 1 | 5 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 80 | 1 | 5 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 8 | 0 | 1 |
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Counties Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
Hail from the May 23, 2024 storm was mapped across 23 counties in the Des Moines, IA region. Lucas County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 2,117 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 36 cities near Des Moines, IA. Humeston, IA had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 6 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 23, 2024 Des Moines, IA hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 23, 2024 Des Moines, IA hail map spans 72 ZIP codes. ZIP 50123 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 102.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 23, 2024 hail map for Des Moines, IA currently list 10 public hail reports, 34 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 24, 2024 3:20 AM CT |
1.25 in | 4 SSW Nevada | IA | Social Media report between Cambridge and Nevada. |
May 24, 2024 3:30 AM CT |
1.00 in | Nevada | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 24, 2024 3:52 AM CT |
2.75 in | Humeston | IA | Delayed report - picture of at least baseball sized hail on the west side of Humeston. |
May 24, 2024 3:53 AM CT |
2.00 in | Humeston | IA | Delayed report - media picture of 2 inch hail near Humeston. |
May 24, 2024 3:58 AM CT |
2.50 in | Humeston | IA | Social media photo of tennis ball sized hail near Humeston. Relayed via broadcast media. |
May 24, 2024 4:00 AM CT |
1.75 in | Humeston | IA | Estimated size of hail from social media. |
May 24, 2024 4:03 AM CT |
1.75 in | Derby | IA | Delayed report of hail up to golf ball size from the Derby Fire Department. Time estimated from radar. |
May 24, 2024 4:57 AM CT |
1.00 in | 3 W Lovilia | IA | 1 inch hail reported west of Lovilia. Time and location estimated from radar. Relayed via broadcast media. |
May 24, 2024 5:04 AM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NW Sandyville | IA | Submitted photo of quarter sized hail near Sandyville. |
May 24, 2024 5:22 AM CT |
1.50 in | Prairie City | IA | Ping pong hail briefly fell followed by winds. Time estimated with radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 24, 2024 4:21 AM CT | 10 S Dexter | IA | Delayed report of widespread tree damage. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 24, 2024 4:35 AM CT | 1 ESE Winterset | IA | Trees down on the east side of Winterset. Delayed report on social media. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 24, 2024 4:37 AM CT | Saint Charles | IA | Large tree down on a car in St. Charles. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 24, 2024 4:40 AM CT | Boxholm | IA | Delayed social media picture of power poles down near Boxholm. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 24, 2024 4:47 AM CT | Madrid | IA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Madrid. Large branch and power line down in street. | |
May 24, 2024 4:50 AM CT | 1 SE Indianola | IA | Delayed report of large tree down south of Indianola. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 24, 2024 4:50 AM CT | 3 S Saint Marys | IA | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. | |
May 24, 2024 4:55 AM CT | 1 NNW West Des Moines | IA | Delayed report of a tree down on a house. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 24, 2024 4:55 AM CT | Johnston | IA | Delayed report. Social media picture of large tree branches down in Johnston. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 24, 2024 5:00 AM CT | 2 SSE Ames | IA | Delayed social media report of a large tree down on the south side of Ames. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 24, 2024 5:00 AM CT | Milo | IA | Social media report of tree uprooted. | |
May 24, 2024 5:04 AM CT | 1 SW Perry | IA | Several larger trees down in Perry. 3500 without power in Perry. | |
May 24, 2024 5:04 AM CT | 1 WSW Ackworth | IA | Emergency manager reported power lines down. Highway 92 blocked with a large tree in the highway. Time and location estimated from radar. | |
May 24, 2024 5:07 AM CT | 1 SE Ames | IA | Large tree snapped on S Duff on the south edge of town. Time and location estimated with radar. Relayed with social media. | |
May 24, 2024 5:08 AM CT | 3 E Pleasant Hill | IA | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
May 24, 2024 5:15 AM CT | Pleasantville | IA | Delayed social media report of a large tree down in Pleasantville. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 24, 2024 5:26 AM CT | Prairie City | IA | Powerlines and trees down. Campers flipped. Time estimated with radar. | |
May 24, 2024 5:26 AM CT | 3 N Attica | IA | Picture of large tree down on house in Pershing. Time estimated with radar. | |
May 24, 2024 5:35 AM CT | 5 NE Lake Red Rock | IA | Delayed social media report of a large tree down near Otley. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 24, 2024 5:35 AM CT | 2 NNE Harvey | IA | Delayed report of large trees down and a silo destroyed south of Pella. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 24, 2024 5:37 AM CT | Pella | IA | Tree fell on garage in Pella. Time estimated with radar. | |
May 24, 2024 5:38 AM CT | Pella | IA | Picture of large branches down in Pella. | |
May 24, 2024 5:45 AM CT | Newton | IA | Social media report of tree partially down. | |
May 24, 2024 4:16 AM CT | 75 mph | Greenfield | IA | 70 to 75 mph gusts along with dime-sized hail. |
May 24, 2024 4:32 AM CT | 63 mph | 3 WSW Perry | IA | Peak wind at Perry Airport. |
May 24, 2024 4:40 AM CT | 65 mph | 2 N Patterson | IA | Reported by Trained Spotter. |
May 24, 2024 4:49 AM CT | 69 mph | Saint Charles | IA | Personal weather station recorded a wind gust of 69.5mph. |
May 24, 2024 5:04 AM CT | 58 mph | Johnston | IA | Personal weather station. |
May 24, 2024 5:20 AM CT | 75 mph | Mingo | IA | Winds estimated 70 to 80 from Sheriff deputy. |
May 24, 2024 5:22 AM CT | 68 mph | 3 E Colfax | IA | Personal weather station. |
May 24, 2024 5:30 AM CT | 84 mph | 1 SSE Newton | IA | Storm chaser measured an 84 mph gust with a hand held anemometer. Also observed power flashes and trees down. Time estimated. |
May 24, 2024 5:30 AM CT | 64 mph | 2 SE Newton | IA | Peak wind at the Newton Airport. |
May 24, 2024 5:35 AM CT | 58 mph | 2 WSW Pella | IA | Peak wind gust at Pella Airport. |
May 24, 2024 5:44 AM CT | 75 mph | Prairie City | IA | 1.25 hail. 1-2 feet diameter trees toppled on garages and homes. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 24, 2024 4:55 AM CT | UNK | 1 E Johnston | IA | NWS damage survey identified damage consistent with an EF0 tornado that tracked from southern into eastern portions of Johnston from 453 AM to 457 AM. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 23, 2024 Des Moines, IA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Des Moines, IA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Des Moines, IA region as the May 23, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 30, 2024 through May 21, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 21, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Des Moines, IA
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