Numerous reports of large hail were received by law enforcement officials, amateur radio operators, spotters and the public.  Hail sizes ranged from pennies to as large as baseballs.  In fact, hail as large as 3 inches in diameter caused extensive damage in Charles City (Floyd County), knocking out windows and damaging roofs of residences and businesses.  Over 300 vehicles at car dealerships on the south side of Charles City sustained considerable damage due to the large hail, with damage estimates totaling around a half million dollars.

Hail in ALLAMAKEE, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 18:35:00 to 08-MAY-04 18:35:00 (CST)
Location: LANSING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in FLOYD, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 18:35:00 to 08-MAY-04 18:35:00 (CST)
Location: MARBLE ROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: .8K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in FLOYD, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 18:46:00 to 08-MAY-04 18:46:00 (CST)
Location: CHARLES CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 12.5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in FLOYD, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 18:45:00 to 08-MAY-04 18:45:00 (CST)
Location: CHARLES CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: .8K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Hail in FAYETTE, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 16:18:00 to 08-MAY-04 16:18:00 (CST)
Location: FAIRBANK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in ALLAMAKEE, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 18:09:00 to 08-MAY-04 18:09:00 (CST)
Location: NEW ALBIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in FLOYD, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 18:33:00 to 08-MAY-04 18:33:00 (CST)
Location: MARBLE ROCK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in FLOYD, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 18:54:00 to 08-MAY-04 18:54:00 (CST)
Location: CHARLES CITY
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in ALLAMAKEE, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 18:08:00 to 08-MAY-04 18:08:00 (CST)
Location: NEW ALBIN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: .75K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in CHICKASAW, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 19:09:00 to 08-MAY-04 19:09:00 (CST)
Location: IONIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: .75K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in CHICKASAW, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 19:05:00 to 08-MAY-04 19:05:00 (CST)
Location: IONIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.25K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in FLOYD, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 18:55:00 to 08-MAY-04 18:55:00 (CST)
Location: CHARLES CITY
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in FLOYD, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 18:45:00 to 08-MAY-04 18:45:00 (CST)
Location: CHARLES CITY
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Hail in CHICKASAW, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 19:30:00 to 08-MAY-04 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: NEW HAMPTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Hail in CHICKASAW, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 19:30:00 to 08-MAY-04 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: NEW HAMPTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Hail in CHICKASAW, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 19:20:00 to 08-MAY-04 19:20:00 (CST)
Location: NEW HAMPTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: .7K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 19:38:00 to 08-MAY-04 19:38:00 (CST)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in CHICKASAW, IOWA
From 08-MAY-04 19:10:00 to 08-MAY-04 19:10:00 (CST)
Location: NORTH WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.25K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC