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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 51501

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 51501 from June 27, 1967 through June 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
40
Wind Reports
44
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 51501 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 51501

40 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2026
1:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of 1 inch hail via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Council Bluffs, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
8:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Carter Lake, IA
1.25″ hail
Apr 24, 2025
9:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Council Bluffs, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2025
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Council Bluffs, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Council Bluffs, IA
2.50″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: delayed report via two social media reports.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Council Bluffs, IA
2.50″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Council Bluffs, IA
1.25″ hail
May 21, 2024
11:12 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Council Bluffs, IA
1.75″ hail
May 21, 2024
11:06 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Council Bluffs, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 30, 2017
3:01 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Council Bluffs, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 30, 2017
2:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Council Bluffs, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 30, 2017
2:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Council Bluffs, IA
0.75″ hail
Sep 1, 2013
2:12 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNW Lake Manawa, IA
1.25″ hail
Aug 15, 2012
11:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Lake Manawa, IA
0.88″ hail
Jun 10, 2012
9:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was estimated at around nickel-size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNW Lake Manawa, 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 51501

44 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 8, 2025
3:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large Branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Council Bluffs, IA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2025
10:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture relayed by media of large cottonwood tree and pear tree blown down. Time based on radar... location at Lake Manawa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Council Bluffs, IA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
3:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Council Bluffs, IA
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2023
11:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Council Bluffs, IA
UNK mph
Dec 15, 2021
10:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NINE LOADED COAL CARS ROLLED OFF TRACKS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Council Bluffs, IA
62 mph
Dec 15, 2021
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION RCBI4 COUNCIL BLUFFS (I-80).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Council Bluffs, IA
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2018
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS BLOWN DOWN... PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Council Bluffs, IA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2017
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGED FROM 5 INCH LIMB BLOWN ONTO HOME.
NWS Wind Report Location: Council Bluffs, IA
73 mph
Aug 24, 2016
3:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 INCH DIAMETER TREES BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Council Bluffs, IA
58 mph
Jun 1, 2014
4:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported scattered damage across town. This included trees downed and power line damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Lake Manawa, IA
60 mph
May 11, 2014
6:41 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage, which knocked down some power lines, was mainly reported on the northwest side of Council Bluffs. At the peak there were 3168 customers around Council Bluffs without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Council Bluffs, IA
60 mph
Jun 24, 2013
9:02 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A bowing thunderstorm complex that brought fairly widespread tree damage to a large part of Omaha moved into the Council Bluffs area and then eventually through much of Pottawattamie and southern Shelby counties. Many trees were split or uprooted in Council Bluffs which caused damage to vehicles and homes and brought scattered power outages to town. A wind gust of 60 mph was measured by thw Awos at the Council Bluffs airport at 1010 am CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.44 W Council Bluffs, IA
69 mph
May 19, 2012
7:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at close to 70 mph blew some gas station signs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Lake Manawa, IA
63 mph
May 6, 2012
4:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three people were injured, including a 3-year-old boy, when thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph downed a large tree that fell on their tent at the Lake Manawa State Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.73 SSW Lake Manawa, IA
60 mph
Aug 18, 2011
4:26 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 60 mph accompanied hail that reached up to baseball-size in the Council Bluffs area. The wind driven hail caused extensive damage to homes, vehicles and trees around town.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Council Bluffs, 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 51501

7 reports
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
10:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPDATE TO PREVIOUS REPORT. SHORT TRACK TORNADO STARTED NEAR THE MISSOURI RIVER AND TRAVEL 0.90 MILES TO THE NORTH NORTHEAST. LARGE BRANCHES WERE BLOWN DOWN BY THE TORNADO IN AN OTHERWISE UNPOPULATED PORTION OF THE MISSOURI RIVER BOTTOM. THE PRESENCE OF A TORNADO WAS SUPPORTED BY PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE TAKEN FROM NORTHEAST OF THE TRACK AND TRIANGULATED TO THIS APPROXIMATE LOCATION. NO ADDITIONAL TORNADO-DRIVEN DAMAGE WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE HEAVILY FORESTED AREAS SOUTHWEST OF THE RIVER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Council Bluffs, IA
UNK category
Aug 4, 2016
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF COUNCIL BLUFFS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Council Bluffs, IA
F1 category
Apr 29, 1991
12:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F0 category
Apr 27, 1989
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Jul 15, 1988
3:19 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F3 category
Jul 15, 1988
3:16 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Jul 15, 1988
3:14 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 51501
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 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 51501 area census snapshot

People & households
Population34,928
Households14,269
Housing units15,217
Income
Median household income$59,314
$100k+ households34.5%
$150k+ households11.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,928
Attached single-family229
Small multifamily1,724
Large multifamily1,362
Mobile homes974
Housing mix
Single-family share71.8%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share20.3%
Mobile-home share6.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,446
Renter-occupied4,823
Vacant units948
Home value & age
Median home value$140,400
Owner homes $300k+6.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1961
Older-home share68.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,282
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 51501 have on record?

Our records show 40 hail, 44 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 51501, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 51501?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 51501 is 2.75″. It was reported near Council Bluffs, IA on May 13, 2001.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 51501 — 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 51501 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 51501 — 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 51501 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 51501 — 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 51501 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 51501 — 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 51501, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 51501, 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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