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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 50049

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 50049 from June 9, 1967 through June 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
47
Wind Reports
55
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 50049 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 50049

47 reports
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2.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Chariton, IA
2.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of 2 inch diameter hail shared by broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chariton, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Chariton, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports hail of varying size... with the largest stones golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Chariton, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Largest stones were quarter sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chariton, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail on NW side of Chariton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Chariton, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:41 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Chariton, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Largest hail was quarter sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Chariton, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
12:04 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: From WOI TV/Local 5.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chariton, IA
1.75″ hail
Sep 17, 2022
11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL REPORT RECEIVED BY BROADCAST MEDIA FROM SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chariton, IA
1.75″ hail
Sep 17, 2022
11:47 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Lucas, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2021
3:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LUCAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL AT THE OFFICE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chariton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2021
3:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LUCAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL AT THE OFFICE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Chariton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2021
3:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chariton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2019
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Russell, IA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 50049

55 reports
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67 mph
Jun 11, 2026
12:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Chariton, IA
62 mph
Oct 31, 2024
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak gust from a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Russell, IA
66 mph
Jul 30, 2024
8:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Chariton, IA
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage reported Vehicles flipped... windmills on ground. 1 windmill on fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Williamson, IA
64 mph
Dec 16, 2021
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND AT KCNC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Chariton, IA
58 mph
Aug 20, 2019
11:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KCNC CHARITON AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Chariton, IA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2019
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROAD CLOSED DUE TO DOWNED POWER LINES. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Williamson, IA
60 mph
Jul 20, 2019
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KCNC CHARITON AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Chariton, IA
UNK mph
May 28, 2019
2:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO ISU FARM. SHEET METAL ROOF SECTION BLOWN OFF AND POLE BARN DAMAGED. LARGE GRAIN CART PULLED FROM BUILDING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Derby, IA
UNK mph
May 26, 2019
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT THAT THUNDERSTORM WINDS DESTROYED TWO BARNS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Derby, IA
58 mph
Oct 4, 2018
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION CNC... CHARITON AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Chariton, IA
61 mph
May 17, 2017
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Chariton, IA
UNK mph
Sep 19, 2016
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF ROOF OFF SHED AND ATTACHED GARAGE DAMAGED ON SOUTHERN EDGE OF CHARITON. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Chariton, IA
UNK mph
Sep 19, 2016
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TWO INSTANCES OF A LARGE TREE DOWNED ONTO A HOUSE IN CHARITON. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chariton, IA
60 mph
Jul 19, 2016
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ALSO A FEW SMALL TREE LIMBS BROKEN OFF TREE. WIND OCCURRED BETWEEN 220 AND 230 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chariton, IA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 50049

13 reports
UNK category
Mar 6, 2022
12:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGE REPORT VIA SPOTTER NETWORK - - SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURE DAMAGE FROM EARLIER TORNADO. LOTS OF BUILDINGS AND SOME HOMES DAMAGE. GAS LEAKING. MAJOR TREE DAMAGE (SN#52274).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Chariton, IA
UNK category
Mar 6, 2022
12:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORT VIA TWITTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Derby, IA
UNK category
Mar 5, 2022
11:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGE VIA NWSCHAT - SIGNIFICANT HOME DAMAGE 2 SE OF CHARITON. ROOF AND WALLS GONE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Chariton, IA
UNK category
Mar 5, 2022
11:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGE REPORT VIA NWSCHAT - CITY OF CHARITON IS FINE. 1 MILE SOUTH OF TOWN HAS A ROW OF 15 POWER POLES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Chariton, IA
UNK category
Mar 5, 2022
11:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED VIA SPOTTER NETWORK - FAMILY MEMBER JUST TEXTED ME A PICTURE OF A CONE TORNADO IN PROGRESS JUST SW OF CHARITON JUST A COUPLE MINUTES AGO. THEY ARE SEEKING SHELTER NOW.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Chariton, IA
UNK category
Mar 5, 2022
11:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORT VIA PHONE CALL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Derby, IA
UNK category
Mar 5, 2022
11:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND REPORTED VIA PUBLIC.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Millerton, IA
EF3 category
Jun 22, 2015
4:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 50049
Monroe County · 2,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This powerful tornado entered from Lucas County. The tornado reached its peak intensity of EF-3 in NW Monroe County, where a house was completely swept off its foundation. Extensive tree damage was also noted in this area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.08 NW Weller, IA
EF1 category
Jun 22, 2015
4:06 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado entered into Lucas County from Marion County and stayed in rural areas of far northeast Lucas County. Damage was confined to a grove of trees and farm fields. This tornado continued into Monroe County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.83 NE Williamson, IA
F2 category
Apr 11, 2001
11:27 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50049
Clarke County · 3,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved from Union County into Clarke County, then moved into Madison County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Murray, IA
F0 category
Jun 10, 1986
8:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Jun 7, 1984
6:54 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Jun 9, 1967
11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50049
Lucas County · 3,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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ZIP 50049 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,425
Households2,685
Housing units2,869
Income
Median household income$66,750
$100k+ households38.4%
$150k+ households11.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,326
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily105
Large multifamily336
Mobile homes102
Housing mix
Single-family share81.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share15.4%
Mobile-home share3.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,057
Renter-occupied628
Vacant units184
Home value & age
Median home value$123,700
Owner homes $300k+12.9%
Owner homes $500k+3.8%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1966
Older-home share71.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,383
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 50049 have on record?

Our records show 47 hail, 55 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near ZIP 50049, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 50049?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 50049 is 2.00″. It was reported near Chariton, IA on April 15, 2026.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 50049 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 50049 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 50049 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 50049 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 50049 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 50049 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 50049 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 50049, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 50049, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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