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 2.25". There are 6 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 28, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Mason City, IA Hail Map
The July 28, 2023 hail swath map for Mason City, IA covers approximately 1,648 square miles and includes an estimated 66,698 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 580 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 28,845 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 324 sq mi | 24,605 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 580 sq mi | 28,845 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 303 sq mi | 4,911 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 198 sq mi | 2,985 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 98 sq mi | 1,758 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 75 sq mi | 1,586 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 32 sq mi | 588 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 22 sq mi | 623 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 17 sq mi | 797 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Mason City, IA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 28, 2023 hail swath map area for Mason City, IA, HailGeeks estimates 32,680 single-family homes, 853 townhomes, and 6,337 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 13,221 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 12,422 | 414 | 2,001 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 13,221 | 364 | 3,520 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,611 | 42 | 311 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,630 | 13 | 176 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 972 | 6 | 116 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 816 | 5 | 99 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 307 | 2 | 24 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 310 | 3 | 35 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 391 | 4 | 55 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the July 28, 2023 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 July 28, 2023 storm was mapped across 15 counties in the Mason City, IA region. Franklin County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 4,181 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 Mason City, IA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 35 cities near Mason City, IA. Ackley, IA had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 354 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 28, 2023 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 July 28, 2023 Mason City, IA hail map spans 58 ZIP codes. ZIP 50601 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,256.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 28, 2023 hail map for Mason City, IA currently list 6 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 2 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 28, 2023 5:59 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 NNE Iowa Falls | IA | Report from social media. |
July 28, 2023 6:05 PM CT |
1.25 in | 3 NW Readlyn | IA | Delayed report - hail up to half dollar sized. |
July 28, 2023 6:07 PM CT |
1.50 in | 6 SW Geneva | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 28, 2023 6:08 PM CT |
1.50 in | 6 SW Geneva | IA | Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). |
July 28, 2023 6:20 PM CT |
1.25 in | 3 NW Readlyn | IA | Report from mPING of Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
July 28, 2023 6:23 PM CT |
2.75 in | 3 N Denver | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 28, 2023 5:46 PM CT | UNK | 4 ENE Popejoy | IA | Report of weak tornado on the ground with lofted debris visible. |
July 28, 2023 5:59 PM CT | UNK | 4 N Iowa Falls | IA | Tornado continues. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 28, 2023 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 July 28, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 13, 2023 through Jul 27, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 27, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Mason City, IA
Not sure whether the July 28, 2023 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the July 28, 2023 Mason City, IA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the July 28, 2023 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Mason City, IA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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