Hail Swath Map Preview
The Des Moines, IA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.50". There are 15 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 17, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
The September 17, 2022 hail swath map for Des Moines, IA covers approximately 3,537 square miles and includes an estimated 363,959 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,185 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 134,325 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,039 sq mi | 109,400 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,185 sq mi | 134,325 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 577 sq mi | 73,312 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 303 sq mi | 18,433 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 188 sq mi | 11,731 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 91 sq mi | 6,114 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 82 sq mi | 4,975 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 46 sq mi | 3,673 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 24 sq mi | 1,974 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 4 sq mi | 22 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 17, 2022 hail swath map area for Des Moines, IA, HailGeeks estimates 145,932 single-family homes, 12,530 townhomes, and 46,335 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 54,838 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 44,540 | 3,990 | 14,296 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 54,838 | 4,128 | 18,318 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 28,087 | 2,807 | 9,724 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 6,841 | 863 | 1,579 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4,585 | 386 | 1,029 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2,259 | 132 | 572 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 2,127 | 124 | 362 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 1,680 | 100 | 222 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 960 | 0 | 233 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the September 17, 2022 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 September 17, 2022 storm was mapped across 29 counties in the Des Moines, IA region. Warren County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 12,117 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Des Moines, IA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 65 cities near Des Moines, IA. Des Moines, IA had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 45,722 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the September 17, 2022 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 September 17, 2022 Des Moines, IA hail map spans 133 ZIP codes. ZIP 50049 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,968.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 17, 2022 hail map for Des Moines, IA currently list 15 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 17, 2022 5:53 PM CT |
1.00 in | Newton | IA | PENNY AND NICKEL SIZED HAIL MIXED IN WITH SOME QUARTER SIZE HAIL. |
September 17, 2022 6:47 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 E Lucas | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
September 17, 2022 6:58 PM CT |
1.75 in | Chariton | IA | HAIL REPORT RECEIVED BY BROADCAST MEDIA FROM SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. |
September 17, 2022 7:15 PM CT |
1.00 in | Norwalk | IA | PEA TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL. |
September 17, 2022 7:17 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SE Des Moines Int Air | IA | TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
September 17, 2022 7:39 PM CT |
1.25 in | 4 W Carlisle | IA | MIXED WITH QUARTER SIZE HAIL. |
September 17, 2022 7:58 PM CT |
1.00 in | Grimes | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
September 17, 2022 8:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | Johnston | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
September 17, 2022 8:12 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 ENE Urbandale | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
September 17, 2022 8:18 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SSW Albia | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
September 17, 2022 8:36 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 S Lake Red Rock | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
September 17, 2022 8:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WSW Minburn | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
September 17, 2022 9:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | Lenox | IA | MIXED WITH DIME SIZED HAIL. |
September 17, 2022 9:31 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SE Cromwell | IA | FROM SPOTTERNETWORK. |
September 17, 2022 9:51 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 E Creston | IA | FROM SPOTTERNETWORK. |
| 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 September 17, 2022 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 September 17, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 19, 2022 through Sep 16, 2022, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.75", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 16, 2022.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Des Moines, IA
Not sure whether the September 17, 2022 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 September 17, 2022 Des Moines, IA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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