Hail Swath Map Preview
The Des Moines, IA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 0 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 19, 2025 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
The July 19, 2025 hail swath map for Des Moines, IA covers approximately 1,422 square miles and includes an estimated 125,655 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 700 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 57,147 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 700 sq mi | 46,037 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 521 sq mi | 57,147 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 127 sq mi | 11,232 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 62 sq mi | 10,784 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 8 sq mi | 421 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 4 sq mi | 34 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 19, 2025 hail swath map area for Des Moines, IA, HailGeeks estimates 47,811 single-family homes, 6,486 townhomes, and 11,420 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 21,554 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 17,902 | 2,399 | 3,504 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 21,554 | 2,764 | 5,886 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4,017 | 637 | 831 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 4,163 | 677 | 1,175 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 156 | 9 | 23 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 19 | 0 | 1 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the July 19, 2025 Des Moines, IA hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
Hail from the July 19, 2025 storm was mapped across 23 counties in the Des Moines, IA region. Clarke County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 2,454 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 29 cities near Des Moines, IA. Ankeny, IA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 9,850 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 19, 2025 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 19, 2025 Des Moines, IA hail map spans 74 ZIP codes. ZIP 50068 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 169.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 19, 2025 hail map for Des Moines, IA currently list 0 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 19, 2025 6:00 AM CT | 3 S Nevada | IA | a few 3 inch tree limbs down. | |
July 19, 2025 6:09 AM CT | 59 mph | 4 SSE Nevada | IA | Recorded on personal weather station. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 20, 2025 5:45 AM CT | UNK | 4 WNW Gilbert | IA | Radar confirmed tornado with a track evident via satellite imagery. Additional analysis and details will be determined at a later time including rating and path length. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 19, 2025 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 19, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 8, 2025 through Jul 18, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 18, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Des Moines, IA
Not sure whether the July 19, 2025 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.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the July 19, 2025 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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