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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 51347

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 51347 from June 11, 1964 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
48
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 51347 · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 51347

30 reports
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0.70″ hail
Sep 2, 2026
1:52 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Sse Lake Park, IA
0.70″ hail
Aug 7, 2026
12:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail and very little wind.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Lake Park, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2024
6:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of quarter sized hail in Lake Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Park, IA
1.25″ hail
Aug 18, 2022
11:56 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Park, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2022
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 8 NW OCHEYEDAN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Harris, IA
1.25″ hail
May 30, 2022
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Park, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2016
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Lake Park, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2014
2:51 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Lake Park, IA
0.88″ hail
Oct 2, 2013
3:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.27 SSE Lake Park, IA
2.00″ hail
Aug 13, 2008
5:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail damaged roofs, siding, windows, and crops; and stripped leaves off some trees. The amount of crop and property damage was not known.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Lake Park, IA
0.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2006
3:02 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Spirit Lake, IA
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2005
9:41 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 W Spirit Lake, IA
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2005
10:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Lake Park, IA
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2004
10:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Lake Park, IA
0.88″ hail
May 28, 2004
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Lake Park, 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 51347

48 reports
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64 mph
Jun 30, 2026
7:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Lake Park, IA
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2026
7:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Grain leg down on power lines and numerous branches down on city streets in Lake Park. Also tree damage to a camper and truck on the south side of Silver Lake. No injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Park, IA
63 mph
Jul 29, 2025
3:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station (KIALAKEP2) near Milford measured a 63 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Lake Park, IA
58 mph
Jun 11, 2025
7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pea sized hail accompanied 58 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Lake Park, IA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2024
7:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and branches down in the city of Lake Park. Two cars are damaged at one residence and at least two homes have branches or trees on them. Time estimated based on radar and personal weather station report of 56 mph for several minutes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Park, IA
59 mph
Jun 17, 2024
7:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Park, IA
60 mph
Jul 10, 2023
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Also with dime size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSE Harris, IA
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2023
8:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51347
Osceola County · 2,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Grain bin and large trees damaged by thunderstorm winds. Winds estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Harris, IA
60 mph
May 30, 2022
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED ESTIMATED WIND SPEEDS OF 60 MPH AND DIME TO NICKEL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Lake Park, IA
60 mph
May 30, 2022
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED WIND POPPED OPEN HIS LOCKED MACHINE SHED DOORS. RADAR DATA SUPPORTS STRONG WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Lake Park, IA
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR. IN LAKE PARK... THERE WERE A FEW 6 TO 8 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES DOWN AND ONE APPROX 15 INCH DIAMETER BRANCH DOWN BLOCKING A CITY STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Park, IA
65 mph
May 11, 2022
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Park, IA
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2020
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BRANCHES DOWN IN LAKE PARK... REPORTED BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Park, IA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2018
4:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN. 3 INCHES OF RAIN FELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Park, IA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2018
4:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL TREE BRANCHES DOWN. 2 INCHES OF RAIN IN 20 MINUTES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Lake Park, 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 51347

7 reports
EF0 category
Aug 13, 2008
5:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged several outbuildings and tore half the roof off a hog confinement building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Lake Park, IA
F0 category
Jul 19, 1995
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado sighted northwest of Montgomery moved east to the intersection on Highways 9 and 46. The tornado caused damage to crops, trees, and a machine shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Montgomery, IA
F2 category
Aug 18, 1990
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Jun 14, 1981
4:25 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Jun 14, 1981
4:25 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F3 category
May 31, 1971
2:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51347
Dickinson County · 10,338 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Jun 11, 1964
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51347
Buena Vista County · 6,186 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 51347 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,524
Households627
Housing units747
Income
Median household income$81,736
$100k+ households49.0%
$150k+ households23.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached688
Attached single-family18
Small multifamily23
Large multifamily6
Mobile homes12
Housing mix
Single-family share92.1%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share3.9%
Mobile-home share1.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied557
Renter-occupied70
Vacant units120
Home value & age
Median home value$180,600
Owner homes $300k+19.6%
Owner homes $500k+5.8%
Owner homes $750k+3.2%
Median year built1963
Older-home share70.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars623
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 51347 have on record?

Our records show 30 hail, 48 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 51347, 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 51347?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 51347 is 2.00″. It was reported near Lake Park, IA on August 13, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 51347 — 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 51347 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 51347 — 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 51347 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 51347 — 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 51347 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 51347 — 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 51347, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 51347, 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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