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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 52237

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 52237 from July 15, 1961 through April 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
32
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 52237 · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 52237

20 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Hopkinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
2:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Hopkinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2015
4:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Hopkinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2014
4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported hail the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 NNE Sand Spg, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2011
6:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell in Hopkinton, IA at 717 pm CDT April 3.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Hopkinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2011
6:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell 1 mile west of Hopkinton, IA at 714 pm CDT April 3.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 SW Hopkinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2009
2:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter-sized hail covered the ground about 3 miles north of Hopkinton, IA around 300 pm July 24.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 N Hopkinton, IA
1.50″ hail
Jul 24, 2009
1:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail the size of a ping pong ball fell about 5 miles northeast of Hopkinton, IA around 255 pm July 24.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.52 NE Hopkinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 4, 2008
3:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter-sized hail fell in Hopkinton, IA at 455 pm August 4.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Hopkinton, IA
1.25″ hail
Jul 10, 2008
5:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar-sized hail fell in Buck Creek, IA around 620 pm July 10.
NWS Hail Report Location: .64 NE Buck Creek, IA
1.25″ hail
Jul 10, 2008
5:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar-sized hail fell in Hopkinton, IA around 615 pm July 10.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Hopkinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2008
12:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail fell 3 miles east southeast of Hopkinton, IA near the intersection of Highway 38 and County Road X47 at 103 pm July 10.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Sand Spg, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2007
10:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Hopkinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
9:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Radar data indicates a continuous hail swath to the Delaware/Dubuque line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Hopkinton, IA
4.50″ hail
Jun 18, 1998
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail fell through the roof of a home causing extensive damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hopkinton, 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 52237

32 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos and video relayed on X of a large tree uprooted at a farmstead along with a blown down shed. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Buck Creek, IA
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2022
5:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURES FROM TWITTER SHOWS A FEW BRANCHES NEAR 6 INCHES DOWN ALONG WITH THE TRUNK OF A TREE SNAPPED. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hopkinton, IA
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2022
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON POWERLINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hopkinton, IA
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2021
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWN IN TOWN... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hopkinton, IA
60 mph
Aug 10, 2021
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF ESTIMATED 60 MPH WIND GUST. RELAYED BY COUNTY OFFICIAL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hopkinton, IA
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2021
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. LONG-TRACKED 30 FOOT WIDE SWATH OF CORN FLATTENED ACROSS FIELD. POSSIBLY DUE TO TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM SPOTTER OBSERVATION AND RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Buck Creek, IA
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2020
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN... AT LEAST A FOOT IN DIAMETER. REPORTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Hopkinton, IA
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2020
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF LARGE TREE LIMB THAT FELL ON A POWER LINE. POWER LINES ALSO SAID TO BE DOWN THROUGHOUT TOWN. LIMB WAS ABOUT 8 INCHES IN DIAMETER... ESTIMATED FROM PHOTO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hopkinton, IA
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2020
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE LIMB DOWN. AT LEAST 12 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Hopkinton, IA
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2020
9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN. MANY LARGE LIMBS ALSO DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Hopkinton, IA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2020
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA SUBMITTED PHOTO OF A TREE SNAPPED BY THE WIND. AT LEAST 6 INCHES IN DIAMETER TRUNK. ESTIMATED TIME TO BE 330-345PM... BUT THE RADAR ESTIMATE IS AT 350PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hopkinton, IA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2017
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Hopkinton, IA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2017
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO DAMAGED HOUSES... POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Monticello, IA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2017
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hopkinton, IA
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2016
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES AND BRANCHES DOWN. VIA FACEBOOK. REPORT WAS DELAYED AND TIME ESTIMATED USING RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hopkinton, 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 52237

5 reports
UNK category
Jul 11, 2025
9:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief EF0 tornado with a 1.6 mile long track was identified from satellite data as well as pictures from Delaware County EMA. The wall of a farm outbuilding was destroyed along with some tree damage. The path continued through some crops to the southeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Buck Creek, IA
F1 category
Aug 26, 2004
9:51 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated high F1
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Hopkinton, IA
F0 category
Mar 22, 1991
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F4 category
Mar 13, 1990
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
May 4, 1964
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52237
Delaware County · 7,067 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 52237 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,526
Households506
Housing units574
Income
Median household income$83,633
$100k+ households48.4%
$150k+ households8.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached509
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily21
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes44
Housing mix
Single-family share88.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share3.7%
Mobile-home share7.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied426
Renter-occupied80
Vacant units68
Home value & age
Median home value$135,200
Owner homes $300k+6.3%
Owner homes $500k+6.3%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1955
Older-home share73.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars403
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 52237 have on record?

Our records show 20 hail, 32 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 52237, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 52237?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 52237 is 4.50″. It was reported near Hopkinton, IA on June 18, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 52237 — 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 52237 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 52237 — 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 52237 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 52237 — 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 52237 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 52237 — 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 52237, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 52237, 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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