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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 52206

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 52206 from May 18, 1971 through May 22, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
32
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 52206 · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last May 22, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 52206

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2017
2:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Atkins, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2011
5:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell 1 mile south southeast of Atkins, IA at 634 pm CDT April 3.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Atkins, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2011
5:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 NNE Atkins, IA
1.00″ hail
Sep 21, 2010
12:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail fell in Atkins, IA at 103 pm CDT September 21.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 NNE Atkins, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
7:37 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Atkins, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
7:36 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 71st Street & 32nd Avenue
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Atkins, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
6:57 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: golfball size hail
NWS Hail Report Location: Atkins, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
6:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Atkins, IA
0.75″ hail
Jul 15, 2005
3:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mainly pea sized hail. However, a few stones did achive penny size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Atkins, IA
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2004
3:22 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Atkins, IA
0.75″ hail
Dec 18, 2002
8:10 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Atkins, IA
0.75″ hail
Sep 11, 2000
4:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Atkins, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 11, 1999
7:59 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Atkins, 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 52206

32 reports
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UNK mph
May 22, 2024
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large 2ft diameter tree down on 2nd street in Atkins.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atkins, IA
100 mph
May 21, 2024
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis station recorded 100 mph gust at 657 pm. Also barn blown apart. Some roof damage to several structures. Tree branches downed and some pine trees uprooted. photos of damage taken at 655 pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Atkins, IA
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Atkins. Large 2ft diameter tree down on 2nd street in Atkins.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atkins, IA
60 mph
Apr 16, 2024
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atkins, IA
60 mph
Jul 29, 2023
12:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atkins, IA
60 mph
Jul 11, 2022
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atkins, IA
62 mph
Jul 6, 2022
2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atkins, IA
65 mph
Dec 16, 2021
2:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atkins, IA
90 mph
Aug 10, 2020
5:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED WINDS AROUND 90 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atkins, IA
126 mph
Aug 10, 2020
5:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT RELAYED BY EMERGENCY MANAGER. MEASURED ON HOME WEATHER STATION WITH A CLEAR WESTERN EXPOSURE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atkins, IA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
5:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HEAVY STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO RESIDENTS HOUSE. SEVERAL SHINGLES RIPPED OFF THE ROOF. 2X4S THROUGH THE WALLS OF THE HOUSE. PARTS OF THE ROOF ACTUALLY TORN OFF. TREES SNAPPED AND UPROOTED THROUGHOUT THE YARD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Atkins, IA
70 mph
Jun 15, 2019
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SUSTAINED 50-55 MPH... RELAYED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atkins, IA
60 mph
Apr 27, 2014
4:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast Media reported shingles off of a house. Power lines were down and blocking Highway 30 between 218 and 21st Avenue causing traffic to be re-routed. The report was relayed by KWWL-TV.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 NNE Atkins, IA
58 mph
May 19, 2013
10:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind damage to farm outbuildings in a southwest to northeast path in the Atkins and Shellsburg area. Reported by a Cedar Rapids media employee residing in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 NNE Atkins, IA
58 mph
May 19, 2013
9:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported tin everywhere, a grain bin in a field, power lines down and several trees 1 foot or greater in diameter uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.92 NW Atkins, 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 52206

4 reports
EF0 category
Jun 16, 2014
9:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado left a swath of crop damage in a corn field about 1 mile south-southwest of Atkins. The county emergency manager conducted a detailed ground survey and confirmed a convergent pattern in the damaged corn stalks, which were snapped off at their base.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .15 WSW Atkins, IA
F1 category
May 21, 2004
3:13 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated F1 with winds estimated at 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Atkins, IA
F0 category
Jun 12, 2002
11:16 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down just east of Atkins. No damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Atkins, IA
F3 category
May 18, 1971
3:12 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52206
Benton County · 9,761 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 52206 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,759
Households929
Housing units938
Income
Median household income$117,063
$100k+ households58.2%
$150k+ households29.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached854
Attached single-family26
Small multifamily31
Large multifamily16
Mobile homes11
Housing mix
Single-family share91.0%
Attached-home share2.8%
Multifamily share5.0%
Mobile-home share1.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied865
Renter-occupied64
Vacant units9
Home value & age
Median home value$296,300
Owner homes $300k+48.6%
Owner homes $500k+2.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1999
Older-home share30.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars920
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 52206 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 32 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 52206, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 22, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 52206?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 52206 is 1.75″. It was reported near Atkins, IA on April 13, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 52206 — 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 52206 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 52206 — 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 52206 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 52206 — 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 52206 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 52206 — 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 52206, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 52206, 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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