Auto hail repair (PDR)
Auto hail repair (PDR) storm alerts in Des Moines, IA
Since January 2021, Des Moines, IA has had 31 days with hail of 1 inch or larger within 25 miles (4 of them with 2-inch hail or bigger) and 154 Severe Thunderstorm Warnings.
Most recent: Severe Thunderstorm Warning on September 8, 2026.
Most Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Des Moines come in April, May and July.
WeatherNudge watches these warnings for Des Moines and messages your own past customers when one covers your service area.
Hail near Des Moines
- Hail days (1 inch or larger)
- 31
- Days with 2-inch hail or larger
- 4
- Largest hail
- 3.25 in
- Hail days since Jan 2025
- 4
Within 25 miles of Des Moines, January 2021 to June 2026, 138 hail reports in total. Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: hail 1 inch or larger within 25 miles of the city.
Weather warnings for Des Moines by year
| Warning | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warnings | 13 | 13 | 25 | 38 | 23 | 42 | 154 |
- Severe Thunderstorm Warnings: more than 61% of the other 260 large U.S. cities we track.
2021-01-01 – 2026-09-30 (2026 is a partial year). Source: National Weather Service warnings covering the city center, via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet VTEC archive.
What your customers in Des Moines would get
Hail Dent Pros: 1.5" hail was reported near Des Moines this afternoon. Free dent check? Reply YES or send photos of your car: link. Reply STOP to opt out.
Example only. Sent from your own number, only to customers with SMS consent.
Auto hail repair (PDR) in Des Moines: questions
- How often does Des Moines get damaging hail?
- NOAA records show 31 days with hail of 1 inch or larger within 25 miles of Des Moines from January 2021 to June 2026, the largest 3.25 inches. The most recent was on May 19, 2025.
- How many Severe Thunderstorm Warnings has Des Moines had?
- 154 since January 2021 (National Weather Service warnings covering the city center); the latest on September 8, 2026.
- When is storm season for paintless dent repair shops in Des Moines?
- April, May and July, based on when Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued for Des Moines since 2021.
- Does it work for paintless dent repair shops in Des Moines?
- Yes. Set your service area around Des Moines by ZIP code or on a map. When a warning covers it, your past customers there hear from you.
- Who gets a text?
- Only your past customers who gave SMS consent. Others with an email address get an email, and the rest go on a call list for you. Do Not Disturb and STOP replies are always respected.
- How much does it cost?
- $69 a month or $552 a year (4 months free), with a 14-day free trial. Text and email costs stay in your own GoHighLevel or Twilio account.
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