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West Okoboji, IA hail — 9 Aug 2026 recap
Storm date 9 Aug 2026 (CDT). 3 reports ≥1.25 in near town. Max 2.50 in (tennis ball). Heading/path: SE.
On 9 Aug 2026, thunderstorms produced hail up to 2.50 in (tennis ball) at West Okoboji, IA. 3 hail reports of 1.25 in or larger were logged near West Okoboji centroid, at 4:19 a.m. CDT and 4:25 a.m. CDT. Hail fell on or next to the town street grid (E of the town centroid; ESE of the town centroid; NW of the town centroid). Largest: 2.50 in at 1 NW West Okoboji (4:19 a.m. CDT); 1.75 in at 1 S Arnolds Park (4:20 a.m. CDT); 1.25 in at 2 E Milford (4:25 a.m. CDT). This meets HailDataHub in-town qualify (2+ stones ≥1.25 in near the place centroid), not a rural offset or a single-report pin. Storm motion from the timed reports was toward the SE. Chasers and PDR/roof crews tracking the swath would treat West Okoboji as an in-town hit. Population is 418. Not a damage certificate. Not insurance.
Town
Population: 418 (MOE ±89) — West Okoboji, IA.
Median household income: $66,250 (MOE ±26,886).
Primary industry / how people make a living (ACS employment by industry): Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management (27%); Educational services, health care, and social assistance (22%).
Median age: 64.5 (MOE ±6.6).
Hail reports
| Local time | Location | Size | Object | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:19 a.m. CDT | 1 NW West Okoboji Dickinson County, IA | 2.50 in | tennis ball | 0.60 mi |
| 4:20 a.m. CDT | 1 S Arnolds Park Dickinson County, IA | 1.75 in | golf ball | 1.65 mi |
| 4:25 a.m. CDT | 2 E Milford Dickinson County, IA | 1.25 in | half dollar | 3.09 mi |
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