Look out!

Residents in Royal received a barrage from the sky on Monday night that left significant damage in its wake.

A thunderstorm rolled through the area that dropped hail ranging in size from a quarter to larger than a golf ball. Damage reports were significant, as windows on homes and vehicles were shattered throughout the community. Dented siding, roofs and broken tree limbs were also seen throughout the community.

The onslaught lasted between 20-30 minutes. Residents in Webb also received extensive damage as the storm moved southwest. Significant hail fog occurred once the balls of ice were on the ground and started melting in the warm temperatures.

The skies didn't let up on Tuesday, as northwest Iowa was inundated by thunderstorms that dumped more rain on the area. The deluge led to a flood warning in the Spencer area around the Little Sioux and Ocheyedan rivers.

• Disaster declarations in O'Brien, Clay counties

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday included Clay County in a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency. The move opens up state resources for response and recovery efforts and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program. Fourteen other counties were included in the proclamation.

Reynolds included O'Brien County in a Proclamation of Disaster earlier this month following severe weather that affected parts of the county on May 6. Hardest hit was the Sutherland area, which received wind damage.

The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery.

The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website at homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/assistance. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.

The Disaster Case Advocacy Program addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case advocates work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice, and referrals to obtain a service or resource. There are no income eligibility requirements for this program; it closes 180 days from the date of the governor's proclamation. For information on the Disaster Case Advocacy Program, contact your local community action agency or visit iowacommunityaction.org.