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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 52349
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 52349 from August 4, 1961 through August 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
52
Wind Reports
88
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 52349 · 1961–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 7, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Vinton, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 14, 2026 10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Mount Auburn, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 14, 2026 10:09 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Vinton, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 5, 2023 2:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Vinton, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 5, 2023 1:53 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL JUST SOUTH OF VINTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vinton, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 5, 2023 1:47 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MAINLY QUARTER SIZE HAIL WITH SOME NICKEL HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Van Horne, IA
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2023 10:29 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vinton, IA
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2023 9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Garrison, IA
1.25″hail
Jun 6, 2018 10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Garrison, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 29, 2017 12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO 40 TO 50 MPH WIND
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Vinton, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 16, 2017 12:38 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Urbana, IA
1.00″hail
May 8, 2014 4:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter sized hail fell 4 miles north northeast of Vinton, IA at 515 pm CDT May 8, 2014.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 E Vinton Meml Arpt, IA
0.75″hail
Jan 28, 2013 9:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail fell 6 miles northeast of Van Horne, IA at 937 pm CST January 28.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.88 NNE Van Horne, IA
0.88″hail
Mar 31, 2012 8:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel sized hail fell between Vinton and Shellsburg along 64th Street at 912 pm CDT March 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.59 ESE Vinton, IA
1.75″hail
Jun 8, 2011 6:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail fell at the Vinton Memorial Airport about 3.5 miles north of Vinton, IA at 717 pm CDT June 8.
NWS Hail Report Location: .21 WSW Vinton Meml Arpt, IA
1.50″hail
Jun 8, 2011 6:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball sized hail fell 2 miles north of Vinton, IA at 715 pm CDT June 8. This report was relayed by a spotter network.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Vinton, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 8, 2011 6:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell in Vinton, IA around 715 pm CDT June 8.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 8, 2011 6:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell in Vinton, IA at 710 pm CDT June 8.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
0.75″hail
Jun 8, 2011 6:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
0.75″hail
Mar 20, 2011 9:52 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter 6 miles northeast of Van Horne reported pea to penny size hail for 5 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.88 NNE Van Horne, IA
1.00″hail
Jul 24, 2009 7:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail the size of a quarter fell 1 mile southeast of Vinton, IA around 835 pm July 24.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.72 SE Vinton, IA
0.75″hail
Jun 15, 2008 2:56 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-sized hail fell in Vinton, IA at 3:56 am June 15. Strong winds were also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
0.75″hail
Jun 14, 2008 2:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported by the emergency manager at Vinton, along with 45 mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
0.88″hail
Jun 12, 2008 5:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-sized hail fell just northwest of Vinton, IA at 6:37 pm June 12.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.05 NW Vinton, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 12, 2008 5:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail fell about 3 miles south of Vinton, IA at 6:37 pm June 12.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.45 S Vinton, IA
0.88″hail
Jun 12, 2008 5:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel-sized hail fell for about 2 minutes approximately 6 miles northeast of Van Horne, IA between 6:31 pm and 6:33 pm June 12.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.88 NNE Van Horne, IA
0.75″hail
Jun 21, 2007 5:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 13, 2006 6:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also reported by a spotter. Hail fell from 64th Street & 23rd Avenue to 65th Street & Highway 218.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Vinton, IA
1.75″hail
Apr 13, 2006 6:32 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 63rd Street & 20th Avenue
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Garrison, IA
0.88″hail
Apr 13, 2006 6:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 61st Street & 22nd Avenue
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Vinton, IA
0.75″hail
Apr 13, 2006 6:22 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 63rd Street & 20th Ave
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Garrison, IA
0.88″hail
Jun 4, 2005 10:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also 0.75 inch hail
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
0.75″hail
Jun 4, 2005 8:06 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 18th Avenue and 70th Street
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Van Horne, IA
1.00″hail
May 30, 2004 2:31 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vinton, IA
1.00″hail
May 30, 2004 1:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Montrose, IA
0.75″hail
May 7, 2004 10:09 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Hiawatha, IA
0.75″hail
Apr 30, 2003 7:09 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Vinton, IA
0.75″hail
Apr 15, 1998 9:44 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SE Vinton, IA
1.75″hail
Mar 30, 1998 2:09 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Vinton, IA
1.75″hail
May 18, 1997 3:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Vinton, IA
1.75″hail
May 18, 1997 3:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Vinton, IA
1.00″hail
May 18, 1997 2:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vinton, IA
1.75″hail
Jul 2, 1992 10:12 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
0.75″hail
May 14, 1991 12:13 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
3.00″hail
Aug 8, 1988 3:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 17, 1987 2:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
2.75″hail
Sep 24, 1984 5:18 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
2.75″hail
Sep 24, 1984 5:02 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
2.75″hail
Aug 7, 1977 4:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
0.75″hail
Jun 22, 1974 3:15 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
2.00″hail
May 28, 1974 11:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
3.00″hail
May 31, 1971 8:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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.
Wind Report Description: Report of corn field flat west of Urbana. Report relayed from EM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Cheney, IA
UNKmph
Jul 20, 2026 9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed in town. Time estimated using radar and observations.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
74mph
Jul 20, 2026 9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured by automated weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wsw Shellsburg, IA
59mph
Aug 15, 2025 10:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Vinton, IA
59mph
Aug 15, 2025 10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Vinton, IA
61mph
Jul 29, 2025 7:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Vinton, IA
71mph
Jul 11, 2025 8:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: From PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Vinton, IA
60mph
Jun 12, 2025 1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A lot of tree litter being blown around at time of maximum gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Mount Auburn, IA
66mph
Jun 12, 2025 1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KVTI Vinton Arpt.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Vinton Memorial Ai, IA
UNKmph
Mar 31, 2023 9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARNS DOWN NEAR VINTON AFTER INITIAL LINE WENT THROUGH... POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Vinton, IA
UNKmph
Mar 31, 2023 9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED 70 MPH WITH DAMAGE TO HOMES. REPORT RELAYED BY THE EMERGENCY MANAGER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Garrison, IA
UNKmph
Mar 6, 2022 1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES AND GAS LEAKS REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF VINTON. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Cheney, IA
UNKmph
Dec 16, 2021 2:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN OVER HIGHWAY 150.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Cheney, IA
70mph
Aug 10, 2020 5:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED A MEASURED GUST OF 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2020 5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE GRAIN BINS DESTROYED AND BLOWN AROUND YARD. ONE IS UP AGAINST THE HOUSE... WHILE THE OTHER IS IN A BUNCH OF TREES. SOME SIDING DAMAGE TO THEIR HOUSE ALSO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Vinton, IA
70mph
Aug 10, 2020 5:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Van Horne, IA
120mph
Aug 10, 2020 5:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. ANTENNA MOUNTED ON A TOWER AT 340 FEET ABOVE GROUND WAS SNAPPED OFF. ANTENNA WAS RATED TO WITHSTAND 125 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Van Horne, IA
UNKmph
Jun 4, 2020 11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
UNKmph
Jun 28, 2019 12:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARN... SILO... AND POWER LINES DAMAGED AT 2526 51ST STREET DRIVE ABOUT 3 MILES SOUTH OF BRANDON... IA. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Brandon, IA
UNKmph
Jul 17, 2016 9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF A LARGE APARTMENT BUILDING AND A HOUSE DAMAGED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Vinton, IA
60mph
May 8, 2014 4:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 50 to 60 mph were observed about 4 miles north northeast of Vinton, IA at 525 pm CDT May 8.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.02 E Vinton Meml Arpt, IA
63mph
Sep 19, 2013 5:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS reported thunderstorm winds gusting to 63 mph starting at 630 PM and continuing through at least 635 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 SSW Vinton Meml Arpt, IA
63mph
Sep 19, 2013 5:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 SSW Vinton Meml Arpt, IA
58mph
May 29, 2013 6:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The emergency manager reported 2 trees down in Benton City Park in Urbana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.16 SW Urbana, IA
70mph
Jul 11, 2011 4:16 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew eight small utility sized trailers over on Interstate 380 near Urbana, IA around 516 am CDT July 11. Some farm fields were also damaged or flattened in the vicinity.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.02 E Cheney, IA
81mph
Jul 11, 2011 4:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 80 mph blew a 2 by 4 piece of lumber through a wall of a home knocking the television over in Vinton, IA around 505 am CDT July 11.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
70mph
Jul 11, 2011 4:01 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew a semi truck off Highway 150 just north of Vinton, IA at 501 am CDT July 11.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.66 S Vinton Meml Arpt, IA
120mph
Jul 11, 2011 4:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 120 mph caused significant damage throughout the town of Vinton, IA at 500 am CDT July 11. Hundreds of trees and power lines were blown down throughout the area and several cars and buildings were damaged. The Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School was heavily damaged. The Old Main building on campus will need a new roof. A smokestack at the hospital was blown off punching a gaping hole in the side of the rehabilitation center. Several buildings in Vinton sustained massive damage, including the A.S.A.C. building, Kruger's Barber Shop, the Pioneer Seed building, Mickey's Bar, Phillips funeral home and the Hummel Apartments.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 SSW Vinton, IA
70mph
Jul 11, 2011 4:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be at least 70 mph were observed in Vinton, IA at 500 am CDT July 11.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
60mph
Jul 11, 2011 4:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sustained winds of 60 mph were recorded in Vinton, IA from 500 am until 512 am CDT July 11.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
64mph
Jul 11, 2011 3:58 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph were observed in Vinton, IA at 458 am CDT July 11.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
60mph
Aug 13, 2010 12:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph were observed about 5 miles southwest of Vinton, IA at 125 pm CDT August 13.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.77 SE Garrison, IA
63mph
Jul 10, 2009 3:26 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .31 WSW Vinton Meml Arpt, IA
70mph
Jul 10, 2009 3:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down several large trees and limbs in Vinton, IA around 425 AM July 10. Some of the trees and branches fell on some power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
70mph
Jun 23, 2009 3:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated to be 70 mph about 5 miles south of Vinton, IA around 456 pm June 23.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.47 NNE Van Horne, IA
75mph
Jun 19, 2009 6:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 75 mph blew down numerous trees in Vinton, IA around 755 am June 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
64mph
Jun 19, 2009 6:36 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew down numerous tree limbs in Vinton, IA around 736 am June 19. A power outage was also observed.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
62mph
Jun 14, 2008 2:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter measured a thunderstorm wind gust to 62 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
70mph
Jun 6, 2008 1:02 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph damaged several Iowa DOT buildings near the intersection of Interstate 380 and Highway 150 just northwest of Urbana, IA at 2:02 am June 6. The roof was blown off of a salt shed, a pole building was partially destroyed, a wood shed was destroyed, a steel building was seriously damaged, and a brick garage was damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.77 NW Urbana, IA
60mph
May 6, 2008 8:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter measured thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 mph near Vinton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.72 SE Vinton, IA
64mph
Sep 18, 2007 5:43 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated to be 65 mph blew down a large healthy oak tree near the intersection of 63rd Street and 28th Street in Vinton, IA.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
79mph
Sep 18, 2007 5:24 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 79 mph was measured at Vinton, IA. Sustained winds were 46 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Vinton, IA
75mph
Jul 18, 2007 5:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated to be 75 mph flattened some corn fields between Mount Auburn and Urbana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.65 WNW Cheney, IA
64mph
Jun 21, 2007 5:41 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
70mph
Aug 10, 2006 3:37 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe straight line winds estimated around 61 knots (70 mph) began in the western part of the county southwest of Garrison and moved across the southern third to 40 percent of the county affecting about 160 square miles. According to official estimates, about 46,100 acres of corn was flattened with damage to about 5,100 acres of soybeans.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, IA
66mph
Jul 17, 2006 5:37 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind estimated at 60 to 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
68mph
Jul 21, 2005 5:11 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
63mph
Jul 21, 2005 4:52 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
64mph
Jun 29, 2005 10:28 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KWWL spotter
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
70mph
Aug 3, 2004 4:54 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The squall line entered northwest Benton County around 1654 CST (2254 UTC) and created a consistent path of damaging winds in an east southeast direction across the northern part of the county to the Benton/Linn County line. Winds estimated at 52 knots (60 mph) occurred in Garrison during 1702-1712 CST, estimated 61 knots (70 mph) in Mt. Auburn 1708-1718 CST, Vinton 1713-1723 CST with a measured 58 knots (67 mph) at the sheriff department, and estimated 61 knots in Urbana 1732-1742 CST. Considerable damage occurred at the Vinton Airport located 3 miles north of Vinton with one hangar destroyed and another severely damaged. The damage was continuous with many corn fields flattened. In the southern part of the county wind damage was sporatic. Severe winds estimated at 52 knots (60 mph) occurred in Belle Plaine during 1702-1712 CST and Van Horne 1710-1720 CST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, IA
60mph
May 23, 2004 12:27 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in streets and on vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
66mph
May 22, 2004 11:26 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three cars were blown across the road. The Vinton AWOS just over a third of a mile away measured a gust of 48 knots (55 mph) for a 10 minute period.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Vinton, IA
58mph
Aug 20, 2003 4:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
75mph
Jul 5, 2003 12:44 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree on a house
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
60mph
May 8, 2000 5:20 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
74mph
Apr 8, 1999 5:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
81mph
Apr 8, 1999 5:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
60mph
Oct 29, 1998 6:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
81mph
Jun 29, 1998 12:53 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, IA
69mph
Jun 21, 1997 12:32 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on house, numerous reports of trees downed on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
86mph
Jun 21, 1997 12:25 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 86 mph wind gust reported with numerous trees and power lines downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
58mph
Apr 5, 1997 2:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, IA
58mph
Jul 7, 1992 3:22 AM PST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
62mph
Sep 12, 1991 3:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
60mph
Aug 5, 1989 9:40 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
58mph
May 24, 1989 8:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
70mph
Jul 8, 1987 6:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
58mph
Jul 24, 1986 10:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
60mph
Jun 26, 1984 6:46 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
67mph
Sep 5, 1983 10:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKmph
Jul 1, 1983 7:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
68mph
May 17, 1982 3:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
60mph
Jun 13, 1980 9:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKmph
Jun 22, 1974 3:15 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKmph
Jun 20, 1974 4:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKmph
May 28, 1974 11:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKmph
May 13, 1974 7:45 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKmph
Jun 5, 1973 1:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKmph
Jun 6, 1971 11:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKmph
Jul 22, 1968 1:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKmph
May 15, 1965 4:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
81mph
Aug 4, 1961 8:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 52349
18 reports
UNKcategory
Jul 11, 2025 8:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked through some rural residences and wooded areas near the Cedar River in far eastern Benton and far western Linn Counties. Damage was mainly to trees... including numerous uprooted or snapped... though a few homes and garages had roof damage. The tornado ended on the south end of Center Point. Within the town of Center Point... damage appeared to be due to straight-line winds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Center Point, IA
UNKcategory
Mar 31, 2023 9:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 E CHENEY TO CHANGE FROM A PUBLIC REPORT TO AN NWS STORM SURVEY. SATELLITE DERIVED PATH OF A TORNADO HERE. NO DAMAGE SEEN BUT PATH IN FIELD SEEN. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE WITH WHICH TO RATE THIS TORNADO. TORNADO NORTHWEST OF URBANA WAS THE GROUND FOR 1.35 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Cheney, IA
UNKcategory
Mar 31, 2023 9:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF2 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 115 MPH. THE TORNADO DEVELOPED NORTHWEST OF VINTON... IOWA AND MOVED NORTHEAST... PRODUCING DAMAGE TO FARM BUILDINGS... TREES... AND POWER POLES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Vinton, IA
UNKcategory
Mar 6, 2022 1:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO DEVELOPED ABOUT 2.5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF VINTON SATURDAY EVENING... AND TRACKED NORTHEAST THROUGH THE NORTHWEST PORTION OF VINTON... BEFORE LIFTING NORTHEAST OF TOWN. THE TORNADO PATH WAS AROUND 8.5 MILES... AND WAS ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT 11 MINUTES. THE MAXIMUM TORNADO WIDTH WAS ABOUT 400 YARDS. THE TORNADO WAS RATED A STRONG EF-1... WITH MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WINDS AROUND 110 MPH. SOUTHWEST OF VINTON... THE TORNADO SNAPPED NUMEROUS POWER POLES AND DAMAGED TREES AND OUTBUILDINGS. IN NORTHWEST VINTON... THE TORNADO DAMAGED NUMEROUS STRUCTURES... INCLUDING MOBILE HOMES... HOUSES... AND WOOD FRAME METAL BUILDINGS IN AN INDUSTRIAL PARK. NUMEROUS RESIDENTS OF THE MOBILE HOME PARK THAT WAS IMPACTED WENT TO THE DESIGNATED STORM SHELTER BUILT BY THE CITY OF VINTON. OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS WERE ACTIVATED 3 TIMES BEFORE THE TORNADO MOVED INTO FAR NORTHWEST VINTON. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES OR FATALITIES. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST THROUGH RURAL AREAS... CAUSING TREE AND OUTBUILDING DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Garrison, IA
UNKcategory
Jul 15, 2021 12:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Vinton, IA
UNKcategory
Jul 15, 2021 12:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BENTON COUNTY EMA RELAYED A PUBLIC REPORT OF A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCH DOWN NORTH OF 61ST STREET BETWEEN GARRISON AND VINTON.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Garrison, IA
UNKcategory
Sep 3, 2018 9:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 SSE VINTON. TORNADO OBSERVED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 63RD STREET AND 25TH AVE SOUTH OF VINTON. TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN IN A FIELD WITH NO VISIBLE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Vinton, IA
UNKcategory
Sep 3, 2018 9:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 BRIEF TOUCHDOWN IN FIELD OBSERVED BY SPOTTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Vinton, IA
UNKcategory
Sep 3, 2018 9:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO OBSERVED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 63RD STREET AND 25TH AVE SOUTH OF VINTON. TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN IN A FIELD WITH NO VISIBLE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Vinton, IA
UNKcategory
Sep 3, 2018 9:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED A TORNADO 4 MILES NORTHWEST OF SHELLSBURG. THE REPORT WAS RELAYED BY EMERGENCY MANAGERS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Shellsburg, IA
UNKcategory
Jul 3, 2017 12:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BREIF TOUCHDOWN OF AN EF0 TORNADO SEEN ON CITIZENS VIDEO... CONFIRMED BY LOCATION OF ISOLATED DAMAGE TO TWO TREES AND THE CORNER OF A METAL BUILDING WHERE A ROOFING PANEL WAS BLOWN OFF.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Vinton, IA
UNKcategory
Jun 14, 2016 10:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN WITH SHORT PATH THROUGH FIELD CONFIRMED BY EMERGENCY MANAGER. NO DAMAGE FOUND. VIDEO OF TORNADO SHOWS NO DAMAGE OCCURING. THIS IS THE SAME TORNADO REPORTED IN FUNNEL REPORTS FROM THAT GENERAL AREA. LOCATION CONFIRMED BY EMERGENCY MANAGER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Urbana, IA
EF1category
Jun 30, 2014 1:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed on the leading edge of a rapidly advancing and intensifying squall line. Witnesses described seeing a funnel cloud and debris as the tornado approached. The tornado tracked through a neighborhood outside Urbana, unroofing a home, destroying 2 other garages, and causing less damage to about 9 homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.85 SSE Cheney, IA
F0category
May 21, 2004 3:44 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated F0
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Vinton, IA
F0category
May 21, 2004 3:07 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated F0
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Vinton, IA
F0category
Apr 11, 2001 4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement reported a brief tornado touchdown at a farm south of Mt. Auburn. The F0 tornado downed large pine and maple trees, and destroyed a barn. There were no injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Mt Auburn, IA
F0category
Aug 3, 1994 2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Thunderstorms were numerous over Iowa throughout the day. Several weather features caused the continual development. There was an upper level disturbance approaching from the west, while a trough of low pressure approached from the northwest. Farther northwest was an approaching arctic cold front. The atmosphere was very moist with deep moisture in place and convective available potential energy between 3000 and 3500 J-Kg-1 over much of the state. Even so, the situation was not overly conducive to severe weather. Thunderstorms moved over the west half of the state during the morning hours. The east half remained under partly sunny skies with thunderstorms erupting during the early afternoon hours, once the weak cap had broken. The storms produced heavy rainfall and some gusty winds. Only a few became severe. A severe thunderstorm moved through Winfield in Henry County, downing several trees. Another storm produced a brief microburst south of Newton in Jasper County. Many large tree limbs, up to 20 inches in diameter, were torn off. Crops were flattened in a narrow strip for about a mile downstream. Another storm produced a brief spin up tornado in Benton County. The tornado was observed by a boater as it touched down on Rogers Park Lake. It sucked up water briefly before breaking apart. One could call it a waterspout since it did occur over water, however meteorologically it had thunderstorm structure of a land event. For that reason it was listed as a tornado instead of a waterspout. During the morning, thunderstorms moved through Clarion. Lightning struck the chimney of the elementary school. Several blocks were knocked out of the top of it and the chimney was cracked all the way down to its junction with the main building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Vinton, IA
F1category
Jul 14, 1970 4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52349
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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 52349 on the Interactive Map
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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 52349 have on record?
Our records show 52 hail, 88 wind, and 18 tornado reports in and near ZIP 52349, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 7, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 52349?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 52349 is 3.00″. It was reported near Vinton, IA on August 8, 1988.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 52349 — 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 52349 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 52349 — 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 52349 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 52349 — 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.
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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 52349, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 52349, 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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