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 2.50". There are 8 public hail reports, 15 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 20, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
The July 20, 2026 hail swath map for Des Moines, IA covers approximately 5,646 square miles and includes an estimated 642,873 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,659 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 223,402 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,068 sq mi | 29,419 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,659 sq mi | 129,218 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,248 sq mi | 223,402 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 737 sq mi | 120,560 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 436 sq mi | 76,082 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 303 sq mi | 49,873 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 127 sq mi | 10,809 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 41 sq mi | 1,143 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 22 sq mi | 1,362 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 5 sq mi | 1,005 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 20, 2026 hail swath map area for Des Moines, IA, HailGeeks estimates 238,775 single-family homes, 25,250 townhomes, and 96,503 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.75-1.00" hail band, with 88,459 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 13,351 | 367 | 2,158 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 45,131 | 3,916 | 20,007 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 88,459 | 6,625 | 40,398 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 43,016 | 7,394 | 16,582 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 27,313 | 3,524 | 9,500 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 16,222 | 2,931 | 6,581 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3,789 | 406 | 913 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 506 | 16 | 31 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 603 | 24 | 127 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 385 | 47 | 206 |
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Counties Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
Hail from the July 20, 2026 storm was mapped across 30 counties in the Des Moines, IA region. Story County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 21,610 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 105 cities near Des Moines, IA. Story City, IA had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 600 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 20, 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 July 20, 2026 Des Moines, IA hail map spans 162 ZIP codes. ZIP 50248 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,608.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 20, 2026 hail map for Des Moines, IA currently list 8 public hail reports, 15 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 20, 2026 5:07 PM CT |
2.00 in | 1 Ene Ellsworth | IA | 2 inch hail. |
July 20, 2026 5:15 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 N Roland | IA | Golf ball size plus hail. |
July 20, 2026 5:19 PM CT |
2.50 in | 2 Nne Roland | IA | Between 2 to 2.5 inch hail. Damage to vehicles. |
July 20, 2026 5:26 PM CT |
2.75 in | 1 Ne Story City | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 20, 2026 7:01 PM CT |
1.00 in | Luther | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 20, 2026 7:33 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 Sse Alleman | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 20, 2026 9:07 PM CT |
1.00 in | West Des Moines | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 20, 2026 9:13 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 Se Waukee | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 20, 2026 5:22 PM CT | 61 mph | 4 E Albion | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 20, 2026 6:12 PM CT | 3 Ssw State Center | IA | Delayed report. Healthy pine trees snapped off at about six feet. Microburst signatured noted on radar in the area. | |
July 20, 2026 6:35 PM CT | 58 mph | 4 E Ames | IA | Measured from personal weather station. |
July 20, 2026 6:43 PM CT | 62 mph | 1 Ese Gilbert | IA | Measured from personal weather station. |
July 20, 2026 6:46 PM CT | 69 mph | 4 E Ames | IA | Measured from personal weather station. |
July 20, 2026 7:11 PM CT | 3 S Madrid | IA | Small branches down. | |
July 20, 2026 7:18 PM CT | 58 mph | 2 W Ankeny | IA | Measured from personal weather station. |
July 20, 2026 7:35 PM CT | 61 mph | 3 Nw Mitchellville | IA | measured from personal weather station. |
July 20, 2026 8:01 PM CT | 61 mph | 1 Nw Sandyville | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 20, 2026 8:07 PM CT | Pleasantville | IA | Caller reports multiple trees down with a wind gust of 60 mph. | |
July 20, 2026 8:35 PM CT | 1 E Pleasantville | IA | Trees and power lines down. | |
July 20, 2026 8:40 PM CT | 2 W Pleasant Hill | IA | Small commercial building had roof blown completely off. Time estimated via radar. | |
July 20, 2026 9:15 PM CT | 1 W New Virginia | IA | Delayed report - trained spotter reported strip of shingles blown off roof and 2.3 of rainfall. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 20, 2026 9:57 PM CT | 4 E Van Meter | IA | Delayed report. 8 mature trees uprooted_ one snapped 6 feet above the base. Numerous branches down. Time estimated via radar. | |
July 20, 2026 9:57 PM CT | 4 E Van Meter | IA | Delayed report. Significant tree damage on south side of F90 and cornfield flattened. Microburst signature noted on radar at the time. |
| 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 July 20, 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 July 20, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 28, 2026 through Jul 18, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 18, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Des Moines, IA
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