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 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 27, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
The August 27, 2024 hail swath map for Des Moines, IA covers approximately 25 square miles and includes an estimated 157 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 14 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 107 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 14 sq mi | 107 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 10 sq mi | 43 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2 sq mi | 7 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 27, 2024 hail swath map area for Des Moines, IA, HailGeeks estimates 96 single-family homes, 0 townhomes, and 3 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 59 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 59 | 0 | 3 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
Hail from the August 27, 2024 storm was mapped across 5 counties in the Des Moines, IA region. Monroe County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 52 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 0 cities near Des Moines, IA.
City cards show where the August 27, 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 August 27, 2024 Des Moines, IA hail map spans 2 ZIP codes. ZIP 52569 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 22.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 27, 2024 hail map for Des Moines, IA currently list 0 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 27, 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 August 27, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 28, 2024 through Aug 26, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 26, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Des Moines, IA
Not sure whether the August 27, 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 August 27, 2024 Des Moines, IA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the August 27, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Des Moines, IA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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