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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 52352

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 52352 from July 12, 1982 through April 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 52352 · 1982–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 52352

5 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2021
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walker, IA
1.00″ hail
Dec 5, 2001
12:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail reported by storm spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walker, IA
0.88″ hail
Jul 26, 2000
11:38 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-sized hail reported by law enforcement.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walker, IA
1.00″ hail
May 14, 1991
12:06 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52352
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.75″ hail
Jul 12, 1982
7:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 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.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 52352

25 reports
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60 mph
Apr 17, 2026
9:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Relayed via county EM. Also pea sized hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walker, IA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
8:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees snapped. A mobile home damaged. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walker, IA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media pic posted by media of damaged outbuilding and corn bin. Time estimated by RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Troy Mills, IA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2021
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE AREA OF FLATTENED CORN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Center Point, IA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2021
10:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM DMX. DAMAGED/FLATTENED CORN HALF MILE TO ONE MILE SOUTH OF TOWN. LEAVES RIPPED OFF TREES WITH SMALL LIMBS DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Walker, IA
60 mph
Mar 7, 2017
2:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walker, IA
UNK mph
Aug 5, 2016
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN LARGEER THAN 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER
NWS Wind Report Location: SSE Walker, IA
69 mph
May 2, 2012
2:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52352
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager reported a large tree blown over near the intersection of 51st Street and 32nd Avenue, roof blow off of a barn, and 1 grain bin was blown out. Time of the event was estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Urbana, IA
70 mph
Jul 11, 2011
4:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down several trees in Walker, IA at 530 am CDT July 11. Some cars were damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.65 ENE Walker, IA
70 mph
Apr 5, 2010
8:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew a tin utility shed across a street in Walker, IA around 950 pm April 5. In addition, a section of a privacy fence was blown down, a large softwood tree was blown down, and a 4x4 street sign post was snapped in half.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.65 ENE Walker, IA
60 mph
Jun 23, 2009
4:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated to be 60 mph in Walker, IA around 500 pm June 23.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.65 ENE Walker, IA
75 mph
Jun 19, 2009
7:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 75 mph blew down some outbuildings in Troy Mills, IA around 800 am June 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Troy Mills, IA
75 mph
Jun 19, 2009
6:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52352
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 75 mph blew a tree down across some power lines about 4 miles north of Troy Mills on Highway W45 around 755 am June 19. The tree caught on fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.47 NE Troy Mills Carson Ar, IA
70 mph
Jun 19, 2009
6:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52352
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew a 100 year old water pumping wind mill over about 2 miles north of Walker, IA around 745 am June 19. A corn bin and dryer were also blown off of their foundations.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.07 W Troy Mills Carson Ar, IA
70 mph
Jun 19, 2009
6:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down some 2 foot diameter trees across a road in Walker, IA around 745 am June 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.65 ENE Walker, 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 52352

3 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
9:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52352
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF2 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 115 MPH. A TORNADO PRODUCED A SHORT PATH OF SIGNIFICANT TREE AND FARM BUILDING DAMAGE... AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO A HOME. IT LIFTED AS IT APPROACHED BEARBOWER SAND PRAIRIE ON THE BUCHANAN COUNTY LINE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 E Mount Auburn, IA
UNK category
Jul 15, 2021
1:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN IN A FIELD WITH NO VISIBLE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Center Point, IA
UNK category
Aug 28, 2016
9:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52352
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHDOWN CONFIRMED BY SPOTTERS. FUNNEL CLOUD REPORTED PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN. NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Troy Mills, 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 52352 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,906
Households717
Housing units778
Income
Median household income$86,950
$100k+ households57.0%
$150k+ households19.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached695
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily46
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes35
Housing mix
Single-family share89.3%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share5.9%
Mobile-home share4.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied586
Renter-occupied131
Vacant units61
Home value & age
Median home value$209,800
Owner homes $300k+36.2%
Owner homes $500k+13.3%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1975
Older-home share57.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars711
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 52352 have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 25 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 52352, 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 52352?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 52352 is 1.75″. It was reported near Walker, IA on June 22, 2021.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 52352 — 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 52352 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 52352 — 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 52352 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 52352 — 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 52352 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 52352 — 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 52352, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 52352, 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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