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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 50851

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 50851 from April 25, 1957 through August 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
37
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 50851 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 50851

28 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 18, 2022
2:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MIXED WITH DIME SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lenox, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2019
3:07 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lenox, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2018
1:11 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lenox, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2018
12:56 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Sharpsburg, IA
1.00″ hail
Sep 9, 2014
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 SSW Lenox, IA
1.75″ hail
Sep 9, 2014
4:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50851
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.49 S Stringtown, IA
2.00″ hail
Sep 9, 2014
4:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W Lenox, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2014
7:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 S Lenox Arpt, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2014
5:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNE Merle Jct, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2014
5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.13 E Lenox, IA
2.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2014
5:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.87 N Clearfield, IA
2.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2014
5:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W Lenox, IA
2.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2014
5:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 NW Lenox, IA
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2012
2:38 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W Lenox, IA
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2012
2:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 50851
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 SSW Stringtown, 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 50851

37 reports
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63 mph
Aug 5, 2026
9:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts measured via personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Lenox, IA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50851
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - time estimated from radar. Received report via email of damage to several grain bins.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Kent, IA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - time estimated from radar. Damage to machine shed on social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lenox, IA
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2025
5:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees snapped and uprooted. Delayed report relayed through social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lenox, IA
60 mph
Jul 8, 2025
5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lenox, IA
UNK mph
Apr 18, 2025
3:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50851
Union County · 4,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: damage to farm building. trees. and power lines. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Kent, IA
76 mph
Apr 18, 2025
3:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A lot of blowing dust occurring.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Lenox, IA
61 mph
Apr 18, 2025
3:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on the north end of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lenox, IA
65 mph
Jun 28, 2018
4:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50851
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIDEO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Lenox, IA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2016
12:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 50851
Union County · 4,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS DOWN AND AN AUGER WAS BLOWN OVER. DAMAGE OCCURRED IN ADAMS COUNTY ON THE ADAMS/UNION COUNTY LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Kent, IA
75 mph
Jun 7, 2015
2:31 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down at least 6 inches in diameter. Big enough to require the use of a tractor/vehicle to move them. Delayed report, time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.43 WSW Lenox, IA
86 mph
Jun 3, 2014
5:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind measured by storm chaser at 86 MPH along with 2 inch diameter hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.87 N Clearfield, IA
93 mph
Jun 3, 2014
5:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large shed was completely destroyed just over two miles east of Lenox. Confirmed by a NWS Storm Survey.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.34 E Lenox, IA
75 mph
Jun 3, 2014
5:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind continued strong for nearly 12 minutes and produced damaging gusts from time to time. Farm building damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.13 E Lenox, IA
75 mph
May 11, 2014
11:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 50851
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn blown down by high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.7 ESE Mercer, 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 50851

11 reports
UNK category
Apr 27, 2024
12:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 50851
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: near 205th and Highway 25.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Lenox, IA
EF0 category
May 11, 2011
3:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 50851
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotter observed a tornado just west of Kent heading slowly northward.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.93 ESE Stringtown, IA
EF1 category
May 11, 2011
3:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the second tornado to move through Lenox on this day. This tornado formed on the southwest edge of town and moved due north into town along State Highway 49. It removed a roof from an old house and produced tree damage along its path. Shortly after removing the roof, the tornado began moving to the northwest and continued on this path prior to dissipating northwest of town. Maximum winds around 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .81 W Lenox, IA
EF1 category
May 11, 2011
3:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the first of two tornadoes that moved through Lenox on this day. The tornado formed on south side of Lenox then proceeded to move through town. Worst damage was on the south side of town where a roof was partially removed from a house. Additional shingle damage and tree damage occurred as the tornado moved north northeast through the town. Max wind speeds were around 105 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .83 WSW Lenox, IA
EF0 category
Jun 4, 2008
8:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 50851
Union County · 4,414 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: State patrol reported a tornado near Kent.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.42 NW Kent, IA
F0 category
Apr 5, 1999
3:28 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50851
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Lenox, IA
F4 category
May 24, 1989
5:41 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50851
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F4 category
May 24, 1989
5:37 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50851
Union County · 4,414 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
May 23, 1971
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50851
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 12, 1964
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50851
Union County · 4,414 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F3 category
Jul 14, 1958
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 50851
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 50851 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,145
Households820
Housing units955
Income
Median household income$67,847
$100k+ households38.4%
$150k+ households11.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached762
Attached single-family34
Small multifamily69
Large multifamily40
Mobile homes50
Housing mix
Single-family share79.8%
Attached-home share3.6%
Multifamily share11.4%
Mobile-home share5.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied636
Renter-occupied184
Vacant units135
Home value & age
Median home value$115,500
Owner homes $300k+8.8%
Owner homes $500k+4.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1962
Older-home share74.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars782
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 50851 have on record?

Our records show 28 hail, 37 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 50851, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 50851?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 50851 is 2.00″. It was reported near .52 W Lenox, IA on September 9, 2014.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 50851 — 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 50851 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 50851 — 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 50851 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 50851 — 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 50851 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 50851 — 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 50851, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 50851, 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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