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 2.00". There are 2 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 15, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
The July 15, 2024 hail swath map for Des Moines, IA covers approximately 2,563 square miles and includes an estimated 410,616 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 943 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 1.00-1.25" hail band with 109,018 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 623 sq mi | 45,040 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 943 sq mi | 65,781 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 480 sq mi | 78,179 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 289 sq mi | 109,018 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 124 sq mi | 84,167 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 75 sq mi | 23,751 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 25 sq mi | 4,643 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 3 sq mi | 37 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 15, 2024 hail swath map area for Des Moines, IA, HailGeeks estimates 152,683 single-family homes, 16,113 townhomes, and 61,781 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 1.00-1.25" hail band, with 41,803 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 15,832 | 1,165 | 6,264 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 23,434 | 1,462 | 7,791 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 29,000 | 3,404 | 13,731 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 41,803 | 4,247 | 19,629 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 31,016 | 4,280 | 11,074 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 9,500 | 1,190 | 2,886 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 2,086 | 365 | 400 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 12 | 0 | 6 |
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Counties Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
Hail from the July 15, 2024 storm was mapped across 22 counties in the Des Moines, IA region. Story County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 14,853 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 58 cities near Des Moines, IA. Ames, IA had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 7,958 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 15, 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 July 15, 2024 Des Moines, IA hail map spans 126 ZIP codes. ZIP 50010 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 7,139.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 15, 2024 hail map for Des Moines, IA currently list 2 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 2 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 15, 2024 5:24 PM CT |
1.00 in | Colo | IA | Nickel to quarter sized hail. |
July 15, 2024 6:18 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NNW Monroe | IA | Estimated winds of 70 mph in addition to the hail. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 15, 2024 5:36 PM CT | 2 NW Clive | IA | Report from mPING. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 15, 2024 5:44 PM CT | 2 E Windsor Heights | IA | Report from mPING. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 15, 2024 6:15 PM CT | 5 NE Lake Red Rock | IA | Large trees and limbs down. Small outbuilding destroyed. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 15, 2024 6:16 PM CT | 5 NE Lake Red Rock | IA | Large tree limbs or trees down. Report relayed via media. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 15, 2024 6:20 PM CT | 4 SW Pella | IA | car and trailer overturned on the Red Rock Dam. Time Estimated. | |
July 15, 2024 6:38 PM CT | 1 W Oskaloosa | IA | Report from mPING. | |
July 15, 2024 6:19 PM CT | 78 mph | 1 NE Searsboro | IA | Mesonet personal weather station. |
July 15, 2024 6:19 PM CT | 70 mph | 2 SW Sully | IA | Mesonet personal weather station. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 15, 2024 5:38 PM CT | UNK | 2 S Grimes | IA | Brief tornado report by Polk County DPS. |
July 15, 2024 5:43 PM CT | UNK | 1 NNE Windsor Heights | IA | Tree and outbuilding damage. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 15, 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 July 15, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 25, 2024 through Jul 14, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 14, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Des Moines, IA
Not sure whether the July 15, 2024 Des Moines, IA hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Des Moines, IA region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the July 15, 2024 Des Moines, IA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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