Baseball-sized hail detected near Ames, IA on July 20, 2026
Radar-indicated2.75" · baseballArchive record
Map of reported hail location
Storm record
DateJuly 20, 2026
LocationAmes, IA
CountyStory County
Hail size2.75" (baseball)
VerificationRadar-indicated (LSR)
Ames repair cost reference
2,000 sqft home · standard asphalt shingles
Repair
Low
$5,475
Typical
$6,692
High
$7,909
Full replacement
Low
$9,126
Typical
$11,154
High
$13,182