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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 52208

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 52208 from May 18, 1971 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 52208 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 52208 · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 52208

27 reports
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0.88″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
9:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Belle Plaine, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
9:41 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to Quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belle Plaine, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
9:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Belle Plaine, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Occurring right now and coming down real good.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belle Plaine, IA
1.50″ hail
May 7, 2023
9:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belle Plaine, IA
1.50″ hail
May 7, 2023
9:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Belle Plaine, IA
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2023
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belle Plaine, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2017
4:59 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Belle Plaine, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2017
1:53 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Belle Plaine, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2017
1:29 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Belle Plaine, IA
0.88″ hail
Jun 20, 2015
4:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Belle Plaine, IA
0.88″ hail
May 7, 2015
2:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Belle Plaine, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
10:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported dime sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Belle Plaine, IA
1.25″ hail
Apr 9, 2013
1:41 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail fell 1 mile south southwest of Belle Plaine, IA at 241 am CDT April 9.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Belle Plaine, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
2:01 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Belle Plaine, 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 52208

39 reports
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UNK mph
May 26, 2024
11:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 foot wide tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belle Plaine, IA
70 mph
Mar 31, 2023
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AT LEAST 70; COULD BE 70 PLUS WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Belle Plaine, IA
70 mph
Aug 10, 2020
5:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE SPOTTER REPORTS OF 70+ MPH WINDS FROM BELLE PLAINE TO LUZERNE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belle Plaine, IA
60 mph
Jun 15, 2019
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NEAR HWY 30 AND IA 131.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Keystone, IA
90 mph
Mar 7, 2017
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belle Plaine, IA
70 mph
Mar 7, 2017
2:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Belle Plaine, IA
64 mph
Jun 30, 2014
1:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated winds of 60 to 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Belle Plaine, IA
69 mph
Jun 30, 2014
1:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported 2 large trees down, one fell on a house and one on a garage.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Belle Plaine, IA
75 mph
Sep 19, 2013
5:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported that a large tree was down and blocking a road in Belle Plaine.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Belle Plaine, IA
70 mph
Jun 29, 2012
4:39 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph snapped a large tree in Belle Plaine, IA at 539 pm CDT June 29. The tree covered the entire street near the intersection of 13th Street and 4th Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: .26 SW Belle Plaine, IA
70 mph
Jun 29, 2012
4:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down 3 light poles near 1304 15th Street in Belle Plaine, IA at 520 pm CDT June 29.
NWS Wind Report Location: .66 E Belle Plaine, IA
70 mph
Jun 29, 2012
4:17 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew a power pole down in Belle Plaine, IA at 517 pm CDT June 29. A power outage was observed. Sustained wind speeds in excess of 40 mph were observed for over 10 minutes.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Belle Plaine, IA
60 mph
Jun 29, 2012
4:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph were observed 1 mile south southwest of Belle Plaine, IA at 514 pm CDT June 29.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Belle Plaine, IA
70 mph
Jun 29, 2012
4:06 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down numerous tree limbs and power lines across the southern third of Benton County around 506 pm CDT June 29.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Belle Plaine, IA
58 mph
Apr 14, 2012
8:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52208
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a house on 11th Street and 2nd avenue in Belle Plaine.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Belle Plaine, 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 52208

1 reports
F1 category
Aug 5, 1972
8:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52208
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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 52208 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,921
Households1,274
Housing units1,451
Income
Median household income$71,336
$100k+ households42.0%
$150k+ households13.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,259
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily98
Large multifamily66
Mobile homes18
Housing mix
Single-family share86.8%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share11.3%
Mobile-home share1.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,009
Renter-occupied265
Vacant units177
Home value & age
Median home value$119,700
Owner homes $300k+12.1%
Owner homes $500k+7.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1953
Older-home share81.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,225
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 52208 have on record?

Our records show 27 hail, 39 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 52208, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 52208?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 52208 is 1.50″. It was reported near Belle Plaine, IA on May 7, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 52208 — 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 52208 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 52208 — 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 52208 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 52208 — 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 52208 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 52208 — 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 52208, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 52208, 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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