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Hail risk snapshot · Kanawha, IA

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Current risk outlook

Hail risk for Kanawha, IA.

Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

This view summarizes historical hail frequency and size patterns that can impact roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

Live risk outlook

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (10/100) · Rain 1% · Max wind 8 to 13 mph.

No active local alerts at this moment.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

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Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

92

/ 100

Hail risk score92/100

For typical homes located in Kanawha, IA.

Baseline context

Hail risk derived from NOAA SPC historical reports.

Compare other local risks

See how Kanawha scores across each hazard model.

City snapshot

All hazards combined

36/100

Flood risk

Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure

60/100

Wind risk

Roof stress and gust-driven damage

18/100

AQI risk

Current air quality and AQI signal

24/100

Lightning risk

Thunderstorm and strike exposure

30/100

Wildfire risk

Fuels, dryness, and fire potential

22/100

Tornado risk

Historic tornado corridor exposure

4/100

Local historical hazard map

Kanawha, IA

Historical baseline tiles

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Hail intelligence snapshot

SPC hail outlook

SPC hail outlook unavailable.

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Hail alerts (NWS)

No hail-related alerts right now.

Source: National Weather Service.

Forecast hail mentions

No hail mentions in the latest forecast.

Source: NWS forecast discussion.

Recent hail reports

No recent hail reports available.

Source: SPC severe reports.

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5-day hail outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 1%

Max wind: 8 to 13 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 3%

Max wind: 9 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Sat

MODERATE

Rain chance: 18%

Max wind: 7 to 17 mph

Risk score: 42/100

Sun

MODERATE

Rain chance: 18%

Max wind: 14 mph

Risk score: 36/100

Mon

MODERATE

Rain chance: 22%

Max wind: 8 mph

Risk score: 43/100

Historical hail exposure

Historical hail exposure in Kanawha

  • Hail risk reflects historical hail reports (frequency + size).
  • Large hail can damage shingles, roof membranes, siding, and vehicles.
  • Storm-track corridors can make neighboring areas behave very differently.

Hail FAQs for Kanawha

Is hail a threat near Kanawha?

Hail risk depends on severe-storm frequency and storm-track corridors. The score summarizes historical hail reports in the area.

How does hail damage roofs?

Large hail can crack shingles, bruise membranes, and accelerate leaks and long-term wear.