Hail Swath Map Preview
The Mason City, IA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.75". There are 13 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 19, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Mason City, IA Hail Map
The May 19, 2022 hail swath map for Mason City, IA covers approximately 1,617 square miles and includes an estimated 40,335 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 636 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 18,499 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 327 sq mi | 7,657 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 636 sq mi | 18,499 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 278 sq mi | 6,162 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 127 sq mi | 4,018 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 89 sq mi | 1,387 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 57 sq mi | 1,124 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 53 sq mi | 983 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 32 sq mi | 277 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 6 sq mi | 80 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 6 sq mi | 62 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 6 sq mi | 86 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Mason City, IA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 19, 2022 hail swath map area for Mason City, IA, HailGeeks estimates 17,752 single-family homes, 817 townhomes, and 2,866 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 7,978 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 3,439 | 135 | 663 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 7,978 | 466 | 1,604 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,652 | 147 | 283 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,800 | 43 | 180 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 623 | 15 | 46 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 514 | 5 | 47 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 483 | 5 | 33 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 152 | 1 | 6 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 40 | 0 | 2 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 30 | 0 | 1 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 41 | 0 | 1 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 19, 2022 Mason City, IA hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Mason City, IA Hail Map
Hail from the May 19, 2022 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Mason City, IA region. Freeborn County, MN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.75" with roughly 4,088 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Mason City, IA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 32 cities near Mason City, IA. Lyle, MN had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 20 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 19, 2022 Mason City, 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 Mason City, IA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 19, 2022 Mason City, IA hail map spans 58 ZIP codes. ZIP 56007 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,318.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 19, 2022 hail map for Mason City, IA currently list 13 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19, 2022 11:41 AM CT |
2.00 in | Emmons | MN | FOUR HAIL STONES BETWEEN GOLF BALL AND TWO INCH SIZED BASED ON ESTIMATE WITH TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. |
May 19, 2022 11:46 AM CT |
1.00 in | 6 NNE Lake Mills | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2022 11:55 AM CT |
1.00 in | 5 SE Twin Lakes | MN | HEAVY RAIN AND UP TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL ON INTERSTATE 35 WITH TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. |
May 19, 2022 11:56 AM CT |
1.75 in | 8 NE Lake Mills | IA | SPOTTER REPORT VIA PHONE CALL. |
May 19, 2022 11:57 AM CT |
3.00 in | 3 E Twin Lakes | MN | MEASURED 8 CM SIZED HAIL SO ROUGHLY 3 INCHES FELL SOUTH OF ALBERT LEA WITH LOTS OF SMALLER HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. |
May 19, 2022 12:00 PM CT |
2.00 in | Glenville | MN | MULTIPLE TWEETS FROM THE MEDIA WITH HAIL ESTIMATED AT AROUND 2 INCHES IN PEOPLES HANDS WITH TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. |
May 19, 2022 12:15 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 SE Myrtle | MN | HAIL OF VARIOUS SIZES FELL WITH LARGEST AROUND THE SIZE OF PING PONG BALLS WITH TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. |
May 19, 2022 12:24 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 WNW Lyle | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2022 12:30 PM CT |
1.25 in | Lyle | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2022 12:48 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 S Adams | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2022 6:09 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 E Ellendale | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2022 6:09 PM CT |
1.50 in | Manchester | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2022 6:18 PM CT |
1.25 in | 4 NNW Clarks Grove | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19, 2022 5:45 PM CT | 62 mph | 4 ESE New Richland | MN | 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 May 19, 2022 Mason City, 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 Mason City, IA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Mason City, IA region as the May 19, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Dec 15, 2021 through May 11, 2022, 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 May 11, 2022.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Mason City, IA
Not sure whether the May 19, 2022 Mason City, 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 Mason City, 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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