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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 50833

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 50833 from August 8, 1956 through May 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 50833 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
81
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 50833 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last May 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 50833

81 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Gravity, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 3, 2026
10:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Largest hail to ping pong ball.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bedford, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed from media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bedford, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2023
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Bedford, IA
1.25″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bedford, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 31, 2018
9:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HEAVY RAIN ALSO FELL. 1.2 INCHES OF RAIN FROM THE THUNDERSTORM FELL IN 30 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bedford, IA
1.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2017
1:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Maloy, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2017
1:34 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Bedford, IA
2.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2017
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Bedford, IA
2.50″ hail
Jun 28, 2017
10:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bedford, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2017
4:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Bedford, IA
1.75″ hail
Jul 18, 2016
6:22 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Bedford, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2016
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Bedford, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2016
11:56 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COOP OBSERVER REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL FOLLOWED BY PEA SIZED HAIL. TIME RADAR ESTIMATED. DELAYED REPORT... CALLED IN WITH MORNING OBSERVATION.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bedford, IA
1.50″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
7:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported ping pong ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.81 SW Gravity, 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 50833

50 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 8, 2025
5:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Top of mature tree snapped. Delayed report relayed through social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bedford, IA
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2023
11:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree branch down on powerlines. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bedford, IA
UNK mph
May 17, 2022
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12 TO 18 INCH DIAMETER TREE BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bedford, IA
70 mph
Jul 11, 2021
6:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RWIS SITE RBFI4 NEAR BEDFORD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Bedford, IA
61 mph
Oct 12, 2020
5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RWIS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bedford, IA
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2020
10:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM RELAYS PUBLIC REPORT OF 50 FOOT TALL PINE TREE KNOCKED OVER. EVENT DESCRIBED AS BURST OF WIND. OTHER OBJECTS BLOWN ACROSS THE YARD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Conway, IA
UNK mph
Oct 1, 2019
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 OR 4 LARGE TREES UPROOTED... ONE FELL ON THE SPOTTERS HOUSE. SEVERAL OTHER TREES LIMBS DOWN THROUGHOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Bedford, IA
70 mph
Jun 12, 2018
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SW Bedford, IA
65 mph
May 17, 2017
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bedford, IA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2016
6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF OFF OF BUILDING WITH AN ESTIMATED $150...000 IN DAMAGE. TIME DETERMINED FROM EM ESTIMATE AND VELOCITY RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Conway, IA
58 mph
Jul 22, 2011
4:01 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bedford, IA
60 mph
Aug 13, 2010
11:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds downed large tree branches in Bedford.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bedford, IA
70 mph
Jun 22, 2010
3:01 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Taylor County Emergency Manager relayed roof damage occurred south of Highway 2 on Highland Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.73 W Bedford, IA
70 mph
Jun 1, 2010
7:41 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds blew a roof off of a shed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.73 SE Conway, IA
60 mph
Jun 1, 2010
7:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bedford, 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 50833

11 reports
UNK category
May 18, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotter confirms tornado. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Athelstan, IA
UNK category
May 18, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotter confirms tornado. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Athelstan, IA
UNK category
Jun 28, 2017
10:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT FROM EAX.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Bedford, IA
UNK category
Apr 27, 2016
9:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO EVIDENCE OF A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 2 AND ROCKWOOD ROAD. NO DAMAGE REPORTED AT THIS TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Conway, IA
EF0 category
Nov 11, 2015
2:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado crossed 3 counties in southern Iowa. This is segment number one in Taylor county. This long track tornado damaged a number of farmsteads along its 22 mile long path. The tornado was at its strongest in NW Ringgold County where EF-1 damage was found. The beginning and end sections of the track were narrow and intermittent. The narrow tornado also clipped the town of Clearfield to the NW early in its life. The tornado crossed into Ringgold county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Conway, IA
F0 category
Jun 13, 2005
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50833
Marion County · 11,140 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down briefly in open fields west of Melcher.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Melcher, IA
F1 category
Apr 5, 1999
3:02 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: very intermittent track
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Bedford, IA
F0 category
May 19, 1987
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Apr 11, 1981
7:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F3 category
May 5, 1971
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Oct 14, 1966
12:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50833
Taylor County · 2,529 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 50833 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,085
Households888
Housing units1,044
Income
Median household income$57,250
$100k+ households39.9%
$150k+ households14.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached911
Attached single-family35
Small multifamily62
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes36
Housing mix
Single-family share87.3%
Attached-home share3.4%
Multifamily share5.9%
Mobile-home share3.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied664
Renter-occupied224
Vacant units156
Home value & age
Median home value$99,800
Owner homes $300k+14.6%
Owner homes $500k+5.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built1953
Older-home share80.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars858
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 50833 have on record?

Our records show 81 hail, 50 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 50833, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 50833?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 50833 is 2.75″. It was reported near Bedford, IA on June 28, 2017.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 50833 — 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 50833 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 50833 — 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 50833 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 50833 — 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 50833 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 50833 — 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 50833, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 50833, 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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