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 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 12 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the June 16, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
The June 16, 2026 hail swath map for Des Moines, IA covers approximately 861 square miles and includes an estimated 88,344 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 429 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 53,417 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 232 sq mi | 8,895 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 429 sq mi | 25,978 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 194 sq mi | 53,417 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 5 sq mi | 54 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Swath Map
Inside the June 16, 2026 hail swath map area for Des Moines, IA, HailGeeks estimates 26,772 single-family homes, 2,379 townhomes, and 18,592 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.75-1.00" hail band, with 13,042 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 3,847 | 104 | 685 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 9,857 | 380 | 4,411 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 13,042 | 1,895 | 13,492 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 26 | 0 | 4 |
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Counties Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
Hail from the June 16, 2026 storm was mapped across 10 counties in the Des Moines, IA region. Boone County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 4,887 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 17 cities near Des Moines, IA. Ames, IA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 11,566 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the June 16, 2026 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 June 16, 2026 Des Moines, IA hail map spans 26 ZIP codes. ZIP 50036 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,710.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the June 16, 2026 hail map for Des Moines, IA currently list 0 public hail reports, 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
June 17, 2026 5:35 AM CT | 1 WNW Ames | IA | Delayed report. Photo of a downed tree near the Golden Loop on Iowa State Campus. | |
June 17, 2026 5:35 AM CT | 5 NNE Clemons | IA | Delayed report. Large branches down and corn stalks snapped near ground level. | |
June 17, 2026 5:46 AM CT | Conrad | IA | Trees blocking roads in Conrad. Time estimated via radar. | |
June 17, 2026 5:47 AM CT | Conrad | IA | Large tree snapped near its base in Conrad. Time estimated via radar. | |
June 17, 2026 5:50 AM CT | 4 E Albion | IA | Delayed report. Machine shed destroyed and significant tree damage. Time estimated by radar. | |
June 17, 2026 5:57 AM CT | 3 ESE Albion | IA | Multiple trees uprooted. | |
June 17, 2026 5:22 AM CT | 59 mph | 5 S Hubbard | IA | PWS gust. |
June 17, 2026 5:28 AM CT | 75 mph | 3 NNW Saint Anthony | IA | PWS gust. |
June 17, 2026 5:29 AM CT | 60 mph | 2 SSE Gilbert | IA | PWS gust. |
June 17, 2026 5:40 AM CT | 60 mph | Nevada | IA | Delayed report. Estimated peak wind gust in Nevada. |
June 17, 2026 5:45 AM CT | 94 mph | 4 E Albion | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
June 17, 2026 5:47 AM CT | 60 mph | Conrad | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| 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 June 16, 2026 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 June 16, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 17, 2026 through Jun 11, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.75", and the most recent map shown is from Jun 11, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Des Moines, IA
Not sure whether the June 16, 2026 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 June 16, 2026 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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