Hail and storm intelligence
Hail Damage in Des Moines, IA - Recent Storms, Sizes, and Door-Knocker Targets
Contractorfy published this hail snapshot for the Des Moines metro on July 17, 2026. Its recorded window contains 54 hail events with a peak hail size of 2.00 inches and 3 ranked field zones. Review the observation dates before planning a visit.
Events in published window
54
Generated from the authoritative hail-report pipeline within a 25-mile radius of Des Moines center.
Peak hail size
2.00"
Largest hailstone size captured in the generated 12-month city snapshot.
Signal ZIPs
50225 / 50054 / 50310 / 50309
ZIPs reverse-mapped from the strongest recent hail points in this market snapshot.
Top door-knocker zone
1 NE Windsor Heights, IA
Primary ZIP 50322 / peak hail 1.50".
Recent Hail Events Near Des Moines, IA
Snapshot published July 17, 2026. This page displays the recorded observation window; it is not a live weather feed.
Window: July 17, 2025 to July 17, 2026
July 2, 2026
1.00"
Moderate - quarter size
ZIP signal: 50226
4 NW Polk City, Polk
July 2, 2026
1.50"
Moderate - quarter size
ZIP signal: 50310
3 NE Windsor Heights, Polk
July 2, 2026
1.00"
Moderate - quarter size
ZIP signal: 50322
2 E Urbandale, Polk
July 2, 2026
1.00"
Moderate - quarter size
ZIP signal: 50310
2 NNE Windsor Heights, Polk
Top Door-Knocker Hail Zones for Des Moines
These zones come from the same hail-targeting pipeline roofers use internally. They rank field opportunity by hail severity, storm recency, housing density, and owner-occupied detached-home signals.
Latest generated door-knocker report: 6 homes for 1 NE Windsor Heights, IA, Des Moines, IA, refreshed July 17, 2026.
Priority #1
1 NE Windsor Heights, IA
Primary ZIP: 50322
Peak hail: 1.50"
Storm points: 6
Estimated housing units: 20,491
Owner-occupied: N/A
Detached homes: N/A
Most recent event: July 2, 2026
Recent hail activity in this area. Large hail reported (max 1.50 in). Estimated 20,491 housing units inside the swath.
Priority #2
Pleasantville, IA
Primary ZIP: 50225
Peak hail: 2.00"
Storm points: 5
Estimated housing units: 63
Owner-occupied: N/A
Detached homes: N/A
Most recent event: June 6, 2026
Recent hail activity in this area. Large hail reported (max 2.00 in). Estimated 63 housing units inside the swath.
Priority #3
Colfax, IA
Primary ZIP: 50009
Peak hail: 1.50"
Storm points: 10
Estimated housing units: 348,174
Owner-occupied: N/A
Detached homes: N/A
Most recent event: April 17, 2026
Recent hail activity in this area. Large hail reported (max 1.50 in). Estimated 348,174 housing units inside the swath.
Check Your Des Moines Address for Hail Damage
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What To Do After a Hail Storm in Des Moines
- Document visible damage from the ground - dented gutters, cracked skylights, battered window screens, and broken siding.
- Do not climb on the roof. Hire a licensed Iowa roofer for the inspection.
- Pull your insurance policy. Note your deductible, coverage type, and your claim window before you file.
- File the claim before signing any contracts so your insurer can inspect first.
- Work with a contractor who writes supplements. Initial carrier scopes regularly miss code items and accessory replacement.