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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 51301
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 51301 from April 19, 1955 through August 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
88
Wind Reports
96
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 51301 · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 9, 2026
Hail Report Description: Report from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Greenville, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 28, 2025 9:29 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fostoria, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 17, 2024 9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
1.75″hail
May 24, 2024 7:49 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
1.00″hail
Oct 24, 2023 5:07 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of quarter sized hail reported via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Spencer, IA
1.00″hail
Oct 24, 2023 4:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Spencer, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 27, 2019 5:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RECEIVED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. PEA TO NICKEL SIZE HAIL... WITH OCCASIONAL QUARTER SIZE. HIGH WIND GUSTS REPORTED AS WELL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
1.25″hail
Jun 27, 2019 5:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA... REFERENCED TO SIZE OF A QUARTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Spencer, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 27, 2019 5:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Spencer, IA
1.50″hail
Jun 27, 2019 5:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SENT PICTURES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA... TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Spencer, IA
1.50″hail
Jun 9, 2018 12:26 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 9, 2018 12:18 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
1.75″hail
Jun 29, 2017 10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Spencer, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 14, 2012 6:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N (3Se)Spencer Muni Ar, IA
0.88″hail
Jun 14, 2012 6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 SSW (3Se)Spencer Muni Ar, IA
0.88″hail
Apr 21, 2012 3:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail partially covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.01 E Spencer, IA
0.88″hail
Sep 22, 2010 5:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 SSW (3Se)Spencer Muni Ar, IA
1.00″hail
Sep 22, 2010 5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Spencer, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 1, 2010 1:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Spencer, IA
0.75″hail
Apr 12, 2010 1:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was mostly pea size with a few stones up to dime size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Spencer, IA
1.75″hail
Jul 9, 2009 7:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.22 SW Fostoria, IA
0.88″hail
Sep 8, 2005 5:45 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Royal, IA
0.88″hail
Jun 9, 2005 3:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Royal, IA
0.75″hail
Jun 9, 2005 2:56 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
0.88″hail
May 8, 2005 3:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
1.00″hail
May 8, 2005 3:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
1.00″hail
May 8, 2005 3:24 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
0.88″hail
May 8, 2005 3:21 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
0.75″hail
Mar 30, 2005 4:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Spencer, IA
0.88″hail
Jun 11, 2004 2:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
2.75″hail
May 21, 2004 4:19 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail damaged roofs and siding on homes, damaged vehicles, and broke windows. The amount of damage was not known.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Royal, IA
4.25″hail
May 21, 2004 4:19 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail damaged vehicles, broke windows, and damaged roofs and siding. Crop damage was also extensive with over one hundred thousand acres of corn, bean, and other small grain crops affected during this storm and another hail storm in the area earlier in the day. The amount of crop damage was not known. Property damage was in addition to the damage from the earlier storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Spencer, IA
2.75″hail
May 21, 2004 10:06 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
4.25″hail
May 21, 2004 10:05 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail caused widespread damage to vehicles, windows, and roofs. Crop damage was also extensive in the area with over one hundred thousand acres of corn, beans, and other small grain crops affected during this storm and another hail storm which occurred later in the day. The amount of crop damage was not known.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
2.50″hail
May 21, 2004 10:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
1.75″hail
May 21, 2004 9:51 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Spencer, IA
0.75″hail
May 19, 2004 3:53 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fostoria, IA
1.00″hail
May 19, 2004 3:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Spencer, IA
0.75″hail
May 8, 2004 12:55 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Spencer, IA
0.75″hail
Aug 17, 2002 12:27 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
1.75″hail
Aug 16, 2002 5:12 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
0.88″hail
Aug 16, 2002 5:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
0.75″hail
Aug 11, 2002 11:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Spencer, IA
0.75″hail
Jul 28, 2002 7:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fostoria, IA
0.75″hail
Apr 16, 2002 9:22 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fostoria, IA
0.75″hail
Jun 11, 2001 9:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 11, 2001 9:18 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Fostoria, IA
0.75″hail
Jun 11, 2001 9:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Spencer, IA
0.75″hail
Jun 11, 2001 9:06 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fostoria, IA
0.75″hail
May 13, 2001 7:08 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Spencer, IA
0.75″hail
May 13, 2001 6:50 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Spencer, IA
1.75″hail
Sep 13, 2000 6:57 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail caused damage to vehicles. The amount of damage was not known.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
0.75″hail
Sep 13, 2000 6:54 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
0.75″hail
Aug 16, 2000 8:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Royal, IA
0.88″hail
Aug 7, 2000 10:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Spencer, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 26, 1998 8:51 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Spencer, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 26, 1998 8:51 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Spencer, IA
1.75″hail
May 28, 1998 6:32 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer Arpt, IA
2.50″hail
May 28, 1998 5:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IA
1.00″hail
Jul 7, 1997 6:44 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Royal, IA
0.75″hail
Sep 10, 1996 10:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Spencer, IA
0.88″hail
Sep 3, 1989 1:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.75″hail
Sep 14, 1987 12:47 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
0.75″hail
Jul 14, 1986 8:50 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
0.75″hail
Jul 14, 1986 8:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
0.75″hail
May 12, 1986 5:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 21, 1985 1:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 20, 1985 10:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 20, 1985 9:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 12, 1985 5:58 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.00″hail
May 24, 1984 10:45 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.00″hail
May 24, 1984 9:55 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.75″hail
Jul 6, 1982 2:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.75″hail
Jul 6, 1982 1:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.75″hail
Aug 25, 1981 4:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.75″hail
May 22, 1981 8:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.75″hail
Sep 20, 1980 4:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
2.50″hail
Jun 13, 1980 5:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
2.75″hail
Jul 5, 1978 6:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.00″hail
Jul 5, 1978 5:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.75″hail
Jun 25, 1976 6:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.75″hail
May 3, 1963 2:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
2.00″hail
Jul 20, 1961 8:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
2.75″hail
Jul 11, 1960 5:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
0.75″hail
Jun 23, 1960 4:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.75″hail
Jun 23, 1960 3:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
0.75″hail
May 25, 1957 2:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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.
Wind Report Description: Automated Equipment at Spencer Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Spencer, IA
68mph
Jun 28, 2026 11:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KSPW Spencer Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Spencer, IA
92mph
Jul 29, 2025 3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KSPW Spencer Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Spencer, IA
87mph
Jul 29, 2025 3:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KSPW Spencer Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Spencer, IA
UNKmph
Jul 29, 2025 3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted in town. Report via mPING.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
UNKmph
Jul 28, 2025 6:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotty minor tree damage across town... with scattered small branches and leaves blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2025 7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees down along 280th street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Fostoria, IA
60mph
Jun 22, 2024 4:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reported gusts in Spencer of 60+ mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
UNKmph
Jun 22, 2024 4:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Spencer, IA
75mph
Jun 21, 2024 10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KSPW Spencer Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Spencer, IA
66mph
Aug 27, 2022 10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KSPW SPENCER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Spencer, IA
66mph
Aug 27, 2022 10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS TIME FROM PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 4 WNW SPENCER. ASOS STATION KSPW SPENCER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Spencer, IA
UNKmph
Aug 27, 2022 10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF LARGE... BUT DYING/DECAYING TREE THAT WAS SPLIT AND BROKEN AS A RESULT OF THE THUNDERSTORM WINDS. TIME REPORTED BY THE OBSERVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
60mph
May 30, 2022 12:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KSPW SPENCER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Spencer, IA
60mph
May 13, 2022 1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
64mph
May 11, 2022 11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Spencer, IA
UNKmph
Dec 15, 2021 11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN TOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Spencer, IA
UNKmph
Dec 15, 2021 11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE PINE TREE BLOW DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Royal, IA
75mph
Aug 29, 2021 3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 4 WNW SPENCER. DELAYED REPORT FROM ASOS STATION KSPW SPENCER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KSPW SPENCER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Spencer, IA
73mph
Jun 27, 2019 5:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: .
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Spencer, IA
58mph
Sep 20, 2018 10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
68mph
Aug 7, 2018 8:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 59 KNOT GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Spencer, IA
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2018 4:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
UNKmph
Jun 24, 2018 10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fostoria, IA
58mph
Jun 28, 2017 6:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Spencer, IA
59mph
May 16, 2017 9:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
58mph
Jun 22, 2016 6:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: .
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Spencer, IA
63mph
Jun 14, 2016 7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: .
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
70mph
Jun 11, 2016 3:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Rossie, IA
65mph
Jun 11, 2016 2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Royal, IA
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2016 2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT...4 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
67mph
Jun 11, 2016 2:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Spencer, IA
66mph
Jun 22, 2015 5:07 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S (3Se)Spencer Muni Ar, IA
60mph
Sep 19, 2014 9:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.89 NE Royal, IA
64mph
Jun 18, 2014 12:18 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including large limbs blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Spencer, IA
66mph
Jun 18, 2014 12:13 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (3Se)Spencer Muni Ar, IA
59mph
Jun 18, 2014 12:08 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (3Se)Spencer Muni Ar, IA
69mph
May 4, 2012 3:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree damage, including several trees blown down. The winds also caused an unknown amount of structure damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (3Se)Spencer Muni Ar, IA
71mph
May 1, 2012 9:06 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 71 mph gust was measured by RWIS equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Spencer, IA
64mph
May 1, 2012 8:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including numerous trees blown down. The winds also blew out windows.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Spencer, IA
60mph
Jun 20, 2011 9:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including large branches and a few trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N Spencer, IA
60mph
Aug 8, 2010 7:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Spencer, IA
70mph
Jul 17, 2010 10:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including a large tree that fell on and damaged a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: .5 E Spencer, IA
81mph
Jul 17, 2010 9:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree and power line damage. Shingles were blown off roofs, and several roofs and vehicles were damaged by tree debris.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.22 SE Fostoria, IA
70mph
Mar 23, 2009 7:51 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 NNW (3Se)Spencer Muni Ar, IA
81mph
Mar 23, 2009 7:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (3Se)Spencer Muni Ar, IA
60mph
Jul 26, 2007 6:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Spencer, IA
67mph
Aug 1, 2006 7:49 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer Arpt, IA
59mph
Aug 1, 2006 7:47 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer Arpt, IA
60mph
Oct 4, 2005 7:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Dickens, IA
61mph
Oct 4, 2005 6:48 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
79mph
Aug 9, 2005 3:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree and power line damage, with many trees blown down. Power lines and poles were blown down along a stretch of several miles. One large tree severely damaged a pickup and trailer when it was blown down. The winds also destroyed small farm buildings and damaged equipment. The winds and accompanying small hail damaged crops, but the amount of crop damage was not known.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Greenville, IA
61mph
Jun 29, 2005 7:02 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
60mph
Jun 20, 2005 4:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Spencer, IA
60mph
Jul 3, 2003 11:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
66mph
Aug 11, 2002 11:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm gust was measured by equipment at a Spencer radio station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
70mph
Jun 13, 2001 8:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Langdon, IA
89mph
Jun 13, 2001 8:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree damage, with several streets blocked by fallen trees. Some vehicles were damaged by tree debris. The winds tore a wall and part of the roof from a racquet club building. Power lines and poles were blown down, resulting in a one hour power outage which affected almost all of the city of Spencer.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
60mph
Jul 25, 2000 9:48 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
62mph
Jul 9, 2000 9:37 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
60mph
Jun 13, 2000 3:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused damage to buildings. The amount of damage was not known.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
59mph
Jun 9, 1999 12:43 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down signs and caused tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
67mph
Jun 5, 1999 5:53 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
62mph
Jun 5, 1999 5:53 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer Arpt, IA
69mph
Aug 24, 1998 6:55 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
75mph
Aug 24, 1998 6:54 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer Arpt, IA
61mph
Jul 21, 1998 6:21 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer Arpt, IA
64mph
Jul 14, 1998 11:52 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IA
58mph
Jul 21, 1991 10:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
84mph
Jul 7, 1991 9:20 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
105mph
Jun 16, 1990 8:28 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
58mph
May 23, 1989 7:57 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
64mph
May 23, 1989 7:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
58mph
May 21, 1988 4:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
71mph
Jul 7, 1987 1:05 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
60mph
Jun 20, 1986 2:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKmph
Apr 19, 1985 9:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
70mph
Aug 29, 1983 9:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
70mph
Aug 29, 1983 9:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
58mph
Jul 18, 1983 2:28 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
75mph
Aug 31, 1982 11:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
71mph
Jul 21, 1982 1:10 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKmph
Jun 19, 1979 6:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKmph
Jun 26, 1976 4:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
62mph
Jun 29, 1971 3:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKmph
May 9, 1969 10:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKmph
Jul 26, 1968 10:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKmph
Jun 13, 1968 7:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
63mph
Oct 14, 1966 6:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
69mph
Aug 6, 1966 6:12 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
81mph
Jun 9, 1964 9:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
81mph
Jun 8, 1964 8:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
60mph
Jul 7, 1962 7:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKmph
Jul 11, 1960 5:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
Showing 15 of 96
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 51301
10 reports
EF0category
Jun 19, 2014 12:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Spencer, IA
EF0category
Apr 21, 2012 3:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak rope tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.77 SSE Spencer, IA
F0category
Jul 26, 2006 5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak and brief tornado caused minor crop damage,
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Spencer, IA
F1category
Jun 11, 2004 2:34 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged trees. power lines, and several farm structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Spencer, IA
F0category
May 30, 1985 6:38 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2category
Jun 7, 1984 4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F3category
Sep 20, 1980 4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1category
Mar 16, 1963 1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2category
May 28, 1959 6:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1category
Apr 19, 1955 9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51301
Clay County · 6,149 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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 51301 on the Interactive Map
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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 51301 have on record?
Our records show 88 hail, 96 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 51301, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 9, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 51301?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 51301 is 4.25″. It was reported near Spencer, IA on May 21, 2004.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 51301 — 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 51301 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 51301 — 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 51301 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 51301 — 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 51301 address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 51301 — 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 51301, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 51301, 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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