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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 50601

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 50601 from June 11, 1966 through July 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 50601 · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 50601

29 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2018
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50601
Butler County · 5,852 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY PEA TO NICKEL HAIL WITH A FEW TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Ackley, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
4:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ackley, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2013
6:38 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An Iowa State Trooper reported quarter size hail on the highway two inches deep.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Abbott, IA
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2012
2:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50601
Franklin County · 3,980 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 S Faulkner, IA
1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2010
6:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50601
Franklin County · 3,980 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Some quarter size hail, along with winds of 45 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ackley, IA
1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2010
6:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm chaser reported quarter size hail along with strong winds. One large tree was down in Ackley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.06 SE Macy, IA
0.75″ hail
Aug 15, 2007
6:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50601
Franklin County · 3,980 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Small tree limbs were also reported blown down.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 E Faulkner, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2006
6:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ackley, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2006
6:14 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 50601
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Wellsburg, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2006
6:12 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ackley, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 50601
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Conrad, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
5:29 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 50601
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Wellsburg, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
5:27 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Hubbard, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
5:17 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iowa Falls, IA
0.88″ hail
Jun 27, 2005
5:21 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ackley, 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 50601

24 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50601
Butler County · 5,852 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Farm outbuildings damaged. One destroyed. Will assess drone overflight and satellite in the coming days for the possibility of a tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ne Ackley, IA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - emergency manager relayed photos of tree damage via NWSChat. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ackley, IA
63 mph
Apr 24, 2022
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50601
Franklin County · 3,980 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT - TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Ackley, IA
59 mph
Aug 27, 2018
5:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50601
Butler County · 5,852 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL GUSTS OF 55 MPH. MEASURED WITH HOME WEATHER STATION. HAIL OF UNKNOWN SIZE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Ackley, IA
UNK mph
Aug 5, 2018
10:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50601
Franklin County · 3,980 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE IN TOWN. HOME WEATHER STATION MEASURED 68 MPH. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Ackley, IA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2016
8:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL POWER LINES AND LARGE TREES DOWN THROUGHOUT THE TOWN OF ACKLEY AS WELL AS OTHER PORTIONS OF HARDIN COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ackley, IA
60 mph
Aug 31, 2014
8:34 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.72 SW Cleves, IA
60 mph
Aug 11, 2013
5:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50601
Butler County · 5,852 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many small tree branches down, corn heavily damaged by winds and pea size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.76 NW Austinville, IA
70 mph
Jun 24, 2013
10:09 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50601
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple barns destroyed and some tree damage. Crops flattened as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.01 NNW Wellsburg, IA
70 mph
Jun 20, 2011
11:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds blew down corn in a field.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ackley, IA
70 mph
Jun 23, 2009
2:34 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50601
Franklin County · 3,980 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage north of Ackley and in Ackley. Two miles north of Ackley trees branches were down over powerlines, and the powerlines were on fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.89 NNW Ackley, IA
66 mph
Jun 23, 2009
2:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were down throughout town making streets impassible. Some trees were on houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ackley, IA
60 mph
Jul 7, 2008
5:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50601
Franklin County · 3,980 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several tree branches, some up to 12 inches in diameter, were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.81 S Faulkner, IA
60 mph
Aug 15, 2007
6:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50601
Franklin County · 3,980 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several 4 to 6 inch tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.58 NE Faulkner, IA
70 mph
Mar 30, 2006
5:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 50601
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 N Fontanelle, 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 50601

10 reports
EF0 category
Aug 31, 2014
8:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 50601
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Produced only crop damage along its path. Tornado was found and rated using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.21 NW Wellsburg, IA
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2009
5:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There was a brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.2 WNW Abbott, IA
F3 category
Nov 12, 2005
4:41 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50601
Hamilton County · 5,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved from Webster County in to Hamilton County. One woman was killed when her house collapsed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Stratford, IA
F1 category
Aug 16, 2004
6:16 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in farm fields and remained in open country. It caused little damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Ackley, IA
F0 category
Aug 16, 2004
6:12 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved from Franklin County into northern Hardin County. It was in open fields.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Ackley, IA
F0 category
Aug 16, 2004
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50601
Franklin County · 3,980 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in farm fields southeast of Bradford. Tornado then crossed the county line into Hardin County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SE Bradford, IA
F1 category
Jun 14, 1991
11:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50601
Franklin County · 3,980 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F0 category
Jun 28, 1990
12:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F3 category
Jun 28, 1990
12:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
May 31, 1971
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50601
Hardin County · 6,781 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 50601 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,377
Households1,007
Housing units1,135
Income
Median household income$63,869
$100k+ households32.1%
$150k+ households8.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,022
Attached single-family7
Small multifamily94
Large multifamily8
Mobile homes4
Housing mix
Single-family share90.0%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share9.0%
Mobile-home share0.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied833
Renter-occupied174
Vacant units128
Home value & age
Median home value$114,200
Owner homes $300k+7.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1952
Older-home share82.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars958
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 50601 have on record?

Our records show 29 hail, 24 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 50601, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 50601?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 50601 is 2.00″. It was reported near Conrad, IA on May 10, 2001.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 50601 — 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 50601 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 50601 — 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 50601 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 50601 — 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 50601 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 50601 — 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 50601, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 50601, 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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