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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 50266

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 50266 from June 12, 1976 through July 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 50266 · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 50266

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2026
2:13 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Se Waukee, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2024
6:53 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Torrential rain... est S winds at 45-50mph and qtr size hail right now... 2 mi. SE of Waukee.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Waukee, IA
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2024
2:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail. Wind gusts estimated at 50-55 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Waukee, IA
2.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2022
7:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50266
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TWO INCH DIAMETER HAIL REPORTED NEAR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N West Des Moines, IA
1.75″ hail
Aug 19, 2022
7:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50266
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME UP TO GOLF-BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N West Des Moines, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2019
2:24 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50266
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC RELAYED ESTIMATED QUARTER SIZED HAIL VIA MPING APP. WAS RIGHT UNDERNEATH HAIL CORE VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Clive, IA
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2017
8:03 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ONE HALF MILE WEST OF JORDAN CREEK MALL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Clive, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2017
2:27 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL AT THE MILLS CIVIC PARKWAY AND STAGECOACH DRIVE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW West Des Moines, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
2:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Torrential downpour lasted 10 to 15 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.7 SSE Hadden Hill, IA
0.88″ hail
Mar 22, 2011
5:41 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.73 SSE Hadden Hill, IA
0.88″ hail
Feb 26, 2009
12:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50266
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground at I-35 and Grand Ave.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Commerce, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 4, 2008
11:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50266
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported nickel to quarter size hail falling in West Des Moines.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE Clover Hills, IA
0.88″ hail
Jun 25, 2008
8:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.17 SSE Hadden Hill, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 22, 2008
2:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50266
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail falling at I-235 and Valley West Drive was causing people to pull off the road. Report was relayed from KCCI TV.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Clover Hills, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2007
8:10 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50266
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW West Des Moines, 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 50266

23 reports
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70 mph
Jul 11, 2025
5:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two sustained gusts to 70 mph at 1237 and 1240 am.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Clive, IA
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: big trees down just south of I80 on county line of Dallas and Polk. About 60th and Vista. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Clive, IA
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
2:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb down. Time estimated from nearly KDSM wind gust observation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Clive, IA
60 mph
Aug 31, 2021
4:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 60 TO 65 MPH WIND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Waukee, IA
66 mph
Jun 22, 2021
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Waukee, IA
70 mph
Aug 10, 2020
3:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50266
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MILLS CIVIC AND I35; 70 MPH WINDS. SIGN AND TREE DAMAGE. WINDS OF 55 TO 70 LASTED NEARLY 20 MINUTES DURING THE SURGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW West Des Moines, IA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2020
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50266
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DAMAGED NEAR 22ND AND ASHWORTH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE West Des Moines, IA
60 mph
Jun 5, 2020
9:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Waukee, IA
60 mph
Sep 10, 2019
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50266
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF ESTIMATED 60 MPH GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW West Des Moines, IA
65 mph
May 17, 2017
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Clive, IA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2016
2:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS AND BRANCHES DOWN ROUGHLY 6 TO 8 INCHES IN DIAMETER. SOME TREES HAD TOPS TAKEN OFF. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Clive, IA
60 mph
Aug 2, 2015
4:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported a semi truck blown over in Costco parking lot. Time estimated via radar and picture submitted via twitter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.21 SSE Hadden Hill, IA
60 mph
Sep 19, 2013
2:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.17 SSE Hadden Hill, IA
70 mph
Sep 19, 2013
2:36 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 4 inch diameter tree was down with damage to a deck. Gutters...soffit...and shingles blown off shed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.07 S Hadden Hill, IA
60 mph
Jul 22, 2013
8:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pea size hail, report received through chat.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.17 SSE Hadden Hill, 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 50266

3 reports
F0 category
May 9, 1986
6:48 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50266
Dallas County · 27,026 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F0 category
May 9, 1986
6:36 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50266
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Jun 12, 1976
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50266
Polk County · 134,175 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
Showing 3 of 3
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 50266 area census snapshot

People & households
Population36,770
Households17,387
Housing units18,481
Income
Median household income$85,282
$100k+ households40.5%
$150k+ households15.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,334
Attached single-family2,664
Small multifamily2,332
Large multifamily7,087
Mobile homes64
Housing mix
Single-family share34.3%
Attached-home share14.4%
Multifamily share51.0%
Mobile-home share0.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,716
Renter-occupied8,671
Vacant units1,094
Home value & age
Median home value$325,100
Owner homes $300k+55.5%
Owner homes $500k+17.4%
Owner homes $750k+4.7%
Median year built2002
Older-home share14.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars16,779
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 50266 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 23 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 50266, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 50266?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 50266 is 2.00″. It was reported near West Des Moines, IA on August 19, 2022.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 50266 — 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 50266 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 50266 — 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 50266 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 50266 — 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 50266 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 50266 — 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 50266, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 50266, 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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