Hail storm map for April 17, 2025: max 3.00" hail across IA, MN, NE, NV, SD, WI, ~145,113 structures in swath.
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A severe hail event swept across IA, MN, NE, NV and 2 more states on April 17, 2025, with MRMS radar measuring stones up to 3.00". An estimated 145,113 structures fell inside the qualifying swath. Iowa took the brunt with ~62,278 structures estimated in the ≥1" footprint. Roughly 2,247 of those sat under destructive ≥2.50" stones — the radar tier that routinely totals roofs and shatters auto glass. NOAA logged 116 hail reports and 15 wind reports for the day.
| State | ≥1.00" | ≥1.75" | ≥2.50" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 62,278 | 7,853 | 1,005 |
| Wisconsin | 53,553 | 6,130 | 373 |
| Nebraska | 29,184 | 7,050 | 869 |
| South Dakota | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| Minnesota | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Nevada | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15:38 | ALDA | HALL | Hail up to the size of half dollars was reported along this path. |
| 16:20 | HAMPTON | HAMILTON | Hail up to the size of half dollars was reported. |
| 16:40 | BENEDICT | YORK | Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported along this path. |
| 16:47 | BAY STATE | DODGE | Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter. |
| 16:56 | DAVID CITY | BUTLER | Public report of hail estimated up to 2.4 in diameter. Delayed report with the time estimated from radar. |
| 17:10 | AMES | DODGE | Emergency manager reported hail estimated at golf ball and baseball-sized (2.75 in diameter). The report was delayed with the time estimated from radar. |
| 17:21 | FREMONT ARPT | DODGE | Public report of hail estimated up to hen egg size, 2 in diameter. Report received via mPING. |
| 17:21 | NICKERSON | DODGE | Public report of hail estimated up to baseball size, 2.75 in diameter. Report received via mPING. |
| 17:25 | FREMONT | DODGE | NWS employee report of wind-driven hail, estimated up to baseball size, 2.75 in diameter. The wind-driven hail broke windows of a home. |
| 17:26 | FREMONT | DODGE | Emergency manager reported hail measured up to 1.75 in diameter. |
| 17:27 | BEE | SEWARD | Public report of hail estimated up to 2 in diameter. |
| 17:27 | FREMONT | DODGE | Public report of hail estimated up to 2 in diameter. |
| 17:28 | FREMONT | DODGE | Public report of hail measured up to 2.75 in diameter. Report received via mPING. |
| 17:30 | ARLINGTON | WASHINGTON | Public report of hail estimated up to 4 in diameter. |
| 17:30 | AGNEW | LANCASTER | Public report of hail estimated up to 2 in diameter. |
| 17:31 | NICKERSON | DODGE | Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter. |
| 17:34 | NICKERSON | DODGE | Fire department report of hail estimated up to 1.75 in diameter. |
| 17:34 | FONTANELLE | WASHINGTON | Public report of hail measured up to 2.5 in diameter. |
| 17:35 | AGNEW | LANCASTER | Trained spotter report of hail measured up to 2 in diameter. |
| 17:38 | RAYMOND | LANCASTER | Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter. |
| 17:39 | KENNARD | WASHINGTON | Trained spotter report of hail measured up to 1.75 in diameter. |
| 17:45 | RAYMOND | LANCASTER | NWS employee report of hail estimated up to 1.5 in diameter. |
| 17:46 | KENNARD | WASHINGTON | Public report of hail estimated up to 2.75 in diameter. Delayed report with the time estimated from radar. |
| 17:48 | DAVEY | LANCASTER | NWS employee report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter. |
| 17:49 | FT CALHOUN | WASHINGTON | Public report of hail measured up to 1 in diameter. Report received via mPING. |
| 17:50 | BENNINGTON | DOUGLAS | Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter. |
| 17:50 | FT CALHOUN | WASHINGTON | Public report of hail estimated up to 2 in diameter. |
| 17:52 | BENNINGTON | DOUGLAS | Public report of hail measured up to 2.75 in diameter. |
| 17:52 | DE SOTO | WASHINGTON | Public report of hail estimated up to 1.75 in diameter. Report received via mPING. |
| 17:53 | FT CALHOUN | WASHINGTON | Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter. Report received via mPING. |
| 17:56 | FT CALHOUN | WASHINGTON | Public report of hail measured up to 3.25 in diameter. Delayed report with the time estimated from radar. |
| 17:58 | WAVERLY | LANCASTER | Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter. Report received via mPING. |
| 18:00 | GREENWOOD | CASS | Emergency manager report of hail measured up to 1.75 in diameter. |
| 18:02 | BLAIR | WASHINGTON | Amateur radio report of hail measured up to 2 in diameter. Delayed report with the time estimated from radar. |
| 18:02 | NASHVILLE | WASHINGTON | Public report of hail estimated up to 2 in diameter. Report received via mPING. Delayed report with the time estimated from radar. |
| 18:05 | NASHVILLE | WASHINGTON | Storm chaser report measured up to 3 in diameter. Delayed report with the time estimated from radar. |
| 18:06 | GREENWOOD | CASS | Emergency manager report of hail measured up to 2.75 in diameter. |
| 18:25 | LOUISVILLE | CASS | Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter. |
| 18:28 | SOUTH BEND | CASS | Trained spotter report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter. |
| 18:35 | WEEPING WATER | CASS | Public report of hail measured up to 1.25 in diameter. |
| 18:36 | MANLEY | CASS | Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter. Report received via mPING. |
| 18:38 | MANLEY | CASS | Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter. Report received via mPING. |
| 18:39 | MANLEY | CASS | Public report of hail estimated up to 1.25 in diameter. Report received via mPING. |
| 18:40 | MANLEY | CASS | Trained spotter report of hail measured up to 2.00 in diameter. Delayed report with the time estimated from radar. |
| 18:40 | LOUISVILLE | CASS | Public report of hail measured up to 1.25 in diameter. |
| 18:41 | WAKEFIELD | DIXON | Observed hail varied from pea to penny size. |
| 18:41 | LOUISVILLE | CASS | Public report of hail estimated up to 1.50 in diameter. Report received via mPING. |
| 18:44 | PLATTSMOUTH MUNI ARP | CASS | Public report of hail measured up to 1.00 in diameter. |
| 18:54 | OREAPOLIS | CASS | Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter. Report received via mPING. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:25 | VINTON MEML ARPT | BENTON | A trained spotter reported pea to nickel size hail. |
| 18:24 | CHAUTAUQUA | POTTAWATTAMIE | Broadcast media report of hail measured up to 2.25 in diameter. |
| 18:28 | UNDERWOOD | POTTAWATTAMIE | Emergency manager report of hail measured up to 1.50 in diameter. |
| 18:29 | UNDERWOOD | POTTAWATTAMIE | Public report of hail estimated up to 2.75 in diameter. |
| 18:31 | WESTON | POTTAWATTAMIE | Law enforcement report of hail estimated up to 2.75 in diameter. |
| 18:37 | MC CLELLAND | POTTAWATTAMIE | Trained spotter report of hail measured up to 2.75 in diameter. |
| 18:38 | MINDEN | POTTAWATTAMIE | Emergency management report of hail estimated up to 1.25 in diameter. |
| 18:39 | WESTON | POTTAWATTAMIE | Public report of hail estimated up to 4 in diameter. |
| 18:44 | MC CLELLAND | POTTAWATTAMIE | Public report of hail estimated up to 4 in diameter. |
| 18:51 | PACIFIC JCT | MILLS | Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter. Report received via mPING. |
| 19:08 | HANCOCK | POTTAWATTAMIE | Emergency management report of hail measured up to 1.75 in diameter. |
| 19:16 | BARTLETT | FREMONT | Trained spotter report of hail estimated up to 1.75 in diameter. |
| 19:32 | BRONSON | WOODBURY | Hail varied from pea to nickel size. |
| 19:50 | ESSEX ARPT | PAGE | Emergency management report of hail estimated up to 2.75 in diameter. |
| 20:49 | BROOKS | ADAMS | Largest hail up to one inch in diameter. |
| 21:30 | NORWALK | WARREN | Penny sized hail reported in Norwalk by broadcast media. |
| 21:43 | AFTON | UNION | Spotter reported dime to quarter sized hail. |
| 21:55 | THAYER | UNION | Quarter sized hail reported at the US 169 and US 34 intersection. |
| 22:05 | MONROE | JASPER | Report via social media. |
| 22:05 | PRAIRIE CITY | JASPER | Report via social media. |
| 22:14 | CLARKSON | WARREN | Report via social media. |
| 22:20 | HARTFORD | WARREN | Report via mping. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:40 | RICHTER | FRANKLIN | Report via social media. |
| 04:42 | BEAGLE | MIAMI | Quarter sized hail reported 4 miles west of Beagle. |
| 04:44 | OSAWATOMIE | MIAMI | Quarter sized hail reported in Osawatomie. |
| 05:22 | FONTANA | MIAMI | Quarter to half dollar sized hail reported in Fontana. |
| 05:28 | JINGO | MIAMI | Quarter sized hail was reported along US Highway 69 north of Linn Valley. |
| 05:29 | LA CYGNE | LINN | Quarter sized hail was reported in La Cygne. |
| 05:33 | LA CYGNE | LINN | Half dollar sized hail was reported northeast of La Cygne. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:20 | PEQUOT LAKES | CROW WING | Numerous hailstones between three quarters of an inch to 1.1 inches were observed. |
| 11:24 | ONAMIA | MILLE LACS | A few quarter size hailstones mixed in with mainly pea size hail. |
| 14:15 | ST AUGUSTA | STEARNS | Photo measurement provided via social media. |
| 14:15 | CLEARWATER | WRIGHT | Photo provided via social media. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:43 | YORK ARPT | YORK | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH. |
| 16:58 | BAY STATE | DODGE | Trained spotter measured wind gust of 81 mph from the rear flank downdraft region of the storm. |
| 16:59 | BAY STATE | DODGE | Personal weather station measured wind gust of 64 mph from the rear flank downdraft region of the storm. |
| 17:24 | FREMONT ARPT | DODGE | Measured wind gusts of 67 mph from the Fremont airport, likely from the rear flank downdraft region of the storm. |
| 17:25 | FREMONT | DODGE | Measured wind gusts of 82 mph from a Trained Spotter, likely from the rear flank downdraft region of the storm.. |
| 17:55 | DE SOTO | WASHINGTON | Personal weather station measured wind gust of 60 mph. |
| 18:13 | ALVO | CASS | Personal weather station measured wind gust of 71 mph. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20:04 | NYMAN | PAGE | Personal weather station measured wind gust of 86 mph. Radar indicates the measurement was likely in the RFD. |
| 20:09 | NYMAN | PAGE | Personal weather station measured wind gust of 74 mph. Radar indicates the measurement was likely in the RFD. |
| 21:21 | LENOX | TAYLOR | Spotter reported a lot of blowing dust with the gusty winds. |
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:30 | BRUSH CREEK | FARIBAULT | Thunderstorm winds forced power poles to lean and pull towards the ground. A farm outbuilding sustained some roof damage. |
| 16:48 | FARIBAULT | RICE | Large tree branch snapped on the southern side of the Faribault Golf Course. |