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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 51250

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 51250 from July 11, 1956 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 51250 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 51250

32 reports
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0.70″ hail
Sep 2, 2026
3:13 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail and couple stones slightly larger a couple miles south of Sioux Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Sioux Center, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2025
1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Ireton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2025
9:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Rock Valley, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 2, 2025
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar to ping pong size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WNW Sioux Center, IA
2.50″ hail
Aug 18, 2022
10:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: TENNIS BALL (2.50 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSW Rock Valley, IA
1.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2022
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSW Rock Valley, IA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2018
12:19 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Sioux Center, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2017
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sioux Center, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2017
10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sioux Center, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2016
1:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Sioux Center, IA
1.75″ hail
May 11, 2014
7:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 E Sioux Center, IA
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2009
1:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.13 SSW Carmel, IA
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2008
4:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Sioux Center, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 20, 2007
8:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sioux Center, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2006
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Sioux Center, 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 51250

47 reports
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59 mph
Jul 2, 2026
1:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Via personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sioux Center, IA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
1:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and large branches down across town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sioux Center, IA
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
7:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports tree branches down in Sioux Center. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sioux Center, IA
59 mph
Jul 1, 2026
7:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Sioux Center, IA
59 mph
Jul 1, 2026
7:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported gust of 59 mph at 2:21 am CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Sioux Center, IA
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2026
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree branches down across town ranging from 5 inches in diameter to as large as 13 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sioux Center, IA
99 mph
Jul 29, 2025
2:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Sioux Center, IA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
2:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees knocked down by thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sioux Center, IA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
2:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports a tree with a roughly 5 foot diameter knocked down. Tree appears at least partially rotted from photos.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNW Ireton, IA
60 mph
Jul 28, 2025
5:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Personal Weather Station near Orange City recorded a 60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Sioux Center, IA
59 mph
Jul 28, 2025
5:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A personal weather station near Sioux Center recorded a 59 mph wind gust. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Sioux Center, IA
63 mph
Jun 29, 2025
8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station Peak Wind Gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Sioux Center, IA
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2024
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three uprooted pine trees and other minor tree damage along 370th St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Sioux Center, IA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2019
12:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRUCK BLOWN OVER WEST OF TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sioux Center, IA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2018
7:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS TOWN VIA SHERIFFS OFFICE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sioux Center, 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 51250

9 reports
UNK category
Apr 16, 2024
7:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado lasting approximately 1 min. Tin displayed from roof of outbuilding.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Sioux Center, IA
UNK category
Aug 5, 2023
7:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reported by Iowa State Patrol: Sioux Center Fire reported tornado on the ground 2.5 sw of Sioux Center.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Sioux Center, IA
EF0 category
May 4, 2012
2:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.94 SSW Sioux Center, IA
EF0 category
May 1, 2008
5:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Sioux Center, IA
F1 category
Aug 17, 2001
4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged several small farm buildings, and peeled the middle part of the roof off a large hog confinement building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Sioux Center, IA
F1 category
Aug 17, 2001
4:29 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado blew down power lines and poles, caused tree damage, flattened corn, and destroyed two machine sheds on a farm. Equipment inside the machine sheds was damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Sioux Center, IA
F0 category
Jun 12, 2001
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage or injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 S Rock Vly, IA
F0 category
May 15, 1998
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Sioux Center, IA
F1 category
Jul 9, 1992
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51250
Sioux County · 10,595 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 51250 area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,887
Households3,163
Housing units3,254
Income
Median household income$90,238
$100k+ households48.3%
$150k+ households15.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,486
Attached single-family231
Small multifamily328
Large multifamily140
Mobile homes69
Housing mix
Single-family share76.4%
Attached-home share7.1%
Multifamily share14.4%
Mobile-home share2.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,426
Renter-occupied737
Vacant units91
Home value & age
Median home value$286,000
Owner homes $300k+45.9%
Owner homes $500k+10.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1977
Older-home share55.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,104
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 51250 have on record?

Our records show 32 hail, 47 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 51250, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 51250?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 51250 is 2.75″. It was reported near Sioux Center, IA on August 7, 1984.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 51250 — 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 51250 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 51250 — 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 51250 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 51250 — 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 51250 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 51250 — 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 51250, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 51250, 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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