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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 50648

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 50648 from April 16, 1960 through July 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 50648 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 50648

25 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM report from Jesup. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jesup, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Jesup, IA
1.25″ hail
May 9, 2023
2:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Littleton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2017
12:32 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BEGAN AS PEAS 6 MINUTES AGO AND GREW TO QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jesup, IA
0.75″ hail
Sep 8, 2014
8:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .66 WSW Jesup, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
9:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 W Jesup, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2013
10:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50648
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.79 ESE Raymond, IA
0.75″ hail
Jul 14, 2012
7:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported pea to dime size hail falling for 10 minutes near Jesup.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Jesup, IA
1.25″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
4:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail fell in Jesup, IA at 557 pm CDT June 8.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 W Jesup, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
4:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell in Jesup, IA at 556 pm CDT June 8.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 W Jesup, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2010
3:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Non-severe hail (<1.0) fell in Jesup, IA at 437 pm April 6.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Jesup, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 6, 2010
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Non-severe hail (<1.0) fell near Jesup, IA at 430 pm April 6. The hail started to cover the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jesup, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 6, 2010
3:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Non-severe hail (<1.0) fell in Jesup, IA at 428 pm April 6.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 W Jesup, IA
0.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2009
3:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Jesup, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2009
8:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three-quarter inch hail fell for about 2 minutes in Jesup, IA around 930 pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 W Jesup, 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 50648

27 reports
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70 mph
Jul 20, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Sw Independence Airpo, IA
69 mph
Jun 10, 2026
4:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50648
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Peak wind gust from a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Jesup Golf Course, IA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2025
7:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12 inch diameter branch down from silver maple... time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jesup, IA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
6:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broken tree branches estimated 4 inches in diameter. Another tree uprooted. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jesup, IA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2025
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50648
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SE Raymond. Delayed report. Semi blown over on Highway 20 east of Waterloo/southwest of Jesup. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Jesup Golf Course, IA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2025
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50648
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Semi blown over on Highway 20 east of Waterloo. Time and location estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Raymond, IA
63 mph
Mar 15, 2025
12:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50648
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple personal weather stations in the area reporting 60+ mph wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Gilbertville, IA
60 mph
Jul 29, 2023
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jesup, IA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: several 6 inch diameter trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jesup, IA
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2020
5:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. POWER LINES DOWN IN JESUP... RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jesup, IA
65 mph
May 17, 2017
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jesup, IA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2016
9:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GRAIN BIN DESTROYED WITH ANOTHER WITH THE SIDE PUSHED IN BY THE WIND.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Jesup, IA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2016
9:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GRAIN BIN DESTROYED AND BLOWN INTO ANOTHER STRUCTURE. THE GRAIN BIN WAS EMPTY
NWS Wind Report Location: NW Jesup, IA
64 mph
Jun 22, 2015
7:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree limb fell over power line, which caused power outage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.02 W Jesup, IA
60 mph
Jun 22, 2015
7:23 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small limbs were reported down with 50 to 60 mph wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.02 W Jesup, 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 50648

6 reports
UNK category
Mar 28, 2020
11:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NORTH OF JESUP AND MOVED NORTHEAST CAUSING DAMAGE TO OUTBUILDINGS... A BARN... AND UPROOTED TREES AT A FARMSTEAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Jesup, IA
F2 category
Jun 18, 1998
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A farm south of Jesup sustained massive damage from a tornado and severe thunderstorm winds which passed across Buchanan County. Most of the out buildings were damaged or destroyed and every tree on the farm was lost. A double car garage was blown into a cornfield, the tool shed was pushed off it's foundation, gas barrels were gone, and a Morton Building was destroyed. There was also serious damage to the the barn roof. In the home glass was driven into the woodwork. Closet doors and the access door to the attic were blown off, and attic insulation was driven down into the house. At another farm three grain wagons were lifted off the ground. One landed vertically across the road in a ditch and another landed in a ditch near the farmhouse. Shingles and shutters were blown off this house, and 60 feet of roof was torn off the cattle shed. At the Cedar Crest and St Athansius Cemetaries east of Jesup 46 trees were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Jesup, IA
F0 category
Jul 14, 1987
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50648
Black Hawk County · 40,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Apr 30, 1967
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
May 14, 1961
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F3 category
Apr 16, 1960
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50648
Buchanan County · 7,315 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 50648 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,120
Households1,506
Housing units1,700
Income
Median household income$96,081
$100k+ households54.7%
$150k+ households22.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,448
Attached single-family13
Small multifamily139
Large multifamily32
Mobile homes68
Housing mix
Single-family share85.2%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share10.1%
Mobile-home share4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,335
Renter-occupied171
Vacant units194
Home value & age
Median home value$210,800
Owner homes $300k+31.6%
Owner homes $500k+4.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1973
Older-home share65.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,495
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 50648 have on record?

Our records show 25 hail, 27 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 50648, 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 50648?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 50648 is 3.00″. It was reported near Waterloo, IA on July 17, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 50648 — 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 50648 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 50648 — 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 50648 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 50648 — 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 50648 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 50648 — 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 50648, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 50648, 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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