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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 50138

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 50138 from May 21, 1957 through July 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
80
Wind Reports
95
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 50138 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 50138

80 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
1:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report - time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Attica, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
12:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report relayed from NWS Chat.
NWS Hail Report Location: Knoxville, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
12:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report relayed from NWS Chat.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Knoxville, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
12:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Knoxville, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
12:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Knoxville, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
12:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pershing IOWA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Attica, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2026
4:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Attica, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2026
4:39 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Attica, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
7:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Knoxville, IA
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2025
8:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Knoxville, IA
1.00″ hail
Oct 4, 2024
7:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed from local radio. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Attica, IA
1.00″ hail
Oct 4, 2024
7:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed from local radio. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Attica, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2023
4:24 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Largest stones were quarter sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Attica, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2023
12:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via KNIA/KRLS radio.
NWS Hail Report Location: Knoxville, IA
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2023
8:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FROM KNIA/KRLS RADIO AT THEIR STUDIOS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Knoxville, 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 50138

95 reports
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62 mph
Jul 4, 2026
7:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Knoxville, IA
61 mph
Jun 11, 2026
12:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Knoxville, IA
70 mph
Jun 6, 2026
4:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured from personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Knoxville, IA
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2025
10:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles snapped off in Knoxville - time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Knoxville, IA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: car and trailer overturned on the Red Rock Dam. Time Estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Pella, IA
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
10:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of large tree down on house in Pershing. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Attica, IA
UNK mph
May 7, 2024
6:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree fallen on a home. Power lines also down in the area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Attica, IA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN ON HOME.
NWS Wind Report Location: Knoxville, IA
64 mph
Dec 16, 2021
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KOXV KNOXVILLE AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Knoxville, IA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2021
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WHO-TV VIEWER SHARED PICTURE OF DOWN TREE BRANCHES AND LIMBS... A FEW GREATER THAN 3 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Lake Red Rock, IA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2021
8:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WHO-TV VIEWER SHARED PICTURES OF LARGE TREE LIMBS GREATER THAN 3 INCHES IN DIAMETER... OUTBUILDING WITH SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Lake Red Rock, IA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2021
4:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE KNOCKED DOWN. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Knoxville, IA
71 mph
Aug 10, 2020
4:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KOXV KNOXVILLE AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Knoxville, IA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2020
10:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED LARGE BRANCHES AND TREE DOWNED AT RELATIVES PROPERTY. DAMAGE INCLUDES GARAGE AND POWER LINE DOWN FROM TREE DAMAGE. DISTANCE FROM MELCHER-DALLAS ESTIMATED BY SPOTTER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Attica, IA
68 mph
Jul 20, 2019
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KOXV KNOXVILLE AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Knoxville, 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 50138

14 reports
UNK category
May 13, 2023
11:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE STORM CHASERS REPORT BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN IN OPEN FIELDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Knoxville, IA
UNK category
May 13, 2023
8:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. MINOR DAMAGE TO A HOOP BARN AND MACHINE SHED ALONG HIGHWAY T-15. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Harvey, IA
UNK category
May 13, 2023
8:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WEAK TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Harvey, IA
UNK category
May 13, 2023
8:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Knoxville, IA
UNK category
Mar 8, 2017
1:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO - FRONT PORCH BLOWN OFF. WINDOWS BLOWN OUT. PINE TREES SHEARED OFF THE TOP. DAMAGE TOWARD ILLINOIS DR. .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Lake Red Rock, IA
UNK category
Mar 8, 2017
1:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS SMALL TORNADO ON THE GROUND SEEN DURING LIGHTNING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Knoxville, IA
EF1 category
Nov 11, 2015
3:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A high-end EF-1 tornado touched down southwest of Knoxville and traveled through the southeast side of town. Damage occurred along its path through town. One injury was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .91 SW Knoxville Arpt, IA
EF2 category
May 30, 2008
4:07 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several homes were damaged or destroyed, two mobile homes were destroyed. Considerable tree damage was reported. The EF2 damage occurred in the Attica area, along with 10 injuries. The tornado moved out of Marion County into Mahaska County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.79 NNE Columbia, IA
EF0 category
Jun 7, 2007
11:48 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in open country with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.15 N Columbia, IA
F0 category
Apr 11, 2001
2:37 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50138
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown with damage reported to trailers and a building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Dayton, IA
F0 category
Apr 11, 2001
2:04 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50138
Boone County · 9,755 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Short lived tornado in mostly open area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Ogden, IA
F1 category
Apr 23, 1976
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Jun 5, 1972
5:56 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
May 18, 1971
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50138
Marion County · 11,140 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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 50138 area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,374
Households4,764
Housing units5,181
Income
Median household income$76,887
$100k+ households45.2%
$150k+ households19.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,203
Attached single-family64
Small multifamily516
Large multifamily81
Mobile homes311
Housing mix
Single-family share81.1%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share11.5%
Mobile-home share6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,801
Renter-occupied963
Vacant units417
Home value & age
Median home value$169,900
Owner homes $300k+22.0%
Owner homes $500k+9.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1971
Older-home share67.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,583
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 50138 have on record?

Our records show 80 hail, 95 wind, and 14 tornado reports in and near ZIP 50138, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 50138?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 50138 is 2.75″. It was reported near Melcher-Dallas, IA on June 16, 2017.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 50138 — 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 50138 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 50138 — 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 50138 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 50138 — 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 50138 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 50138 — 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 50138, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 50138, 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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