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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 52358

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 52358 from April 28, 1974 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 52358 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 52358

13 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Branch, IA
2.00″ hail
Sep 19, 2022
1:38 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2.25 INCH HAIL REPORTED... TIME ESTIMATED USING RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Cedar Valley, IA
1.50″ hail
Feb 28, 2017
10:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52358
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.25 TO 1.50 INCH HAIL FALLING ON I-80
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W West Branch, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2007
8:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52358
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Iowa City, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2007
8:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail slightly larger than a penny fell in West Branch, IA around 9:20 am.
NWS Hail Report Location: N West Branch, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2007
8:17 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to dime size hail fell for at least 5 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: N West Branch, IA
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2006
6:46 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Jct Plato Rd & F28
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Cedar Bluff, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
7:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Branch, IA
2.75″ hail
Aug 11, 2005
8:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball sized hail damaged the home of the county emergency manager and several other homes on the east side of West Branch.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Branch, IA
0.88″ hail
May 2, 2004
11:43 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by KCRG TV
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar Vly, IA
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2001
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52358
Delaware County · 7,067 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported by emergency management.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Colesburg, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 11, 1999
5:52 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Branch, IA
1.00″ hail
May 16, 1974
2:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 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 52358

29 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
11:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 to 4 inch tree limbs down. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Downey, IA
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
9:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in West Branch. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Branch, IA
70 mph
May 7, 2023
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Branch, IA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2021
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TRAINED SPOTTER RELAYED A PUBLIC REPORT OF A WALNUT TREE THAT SNAPPED AND LANDED ON THRE VEHICLES IN WEST BRANCH.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Branch, IA
70 mph
Aug 10, 2020
5:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Branch, IA
UNK mph
May 17, 2017
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 FOOT TREE THROUGH A GARAGE IN TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Branch, IA
60 mph
Nov 11, 2015
5:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local law enforcement reported a few trees and a large electric pole were blown down on the south side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: N West Branch, IA
64 mph
Jul 22, 2011
9:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew down a tree over a road about 8 miles north of West Branch, IA at 1013 pm CDT July 22.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.69 WNW Cedar Bluff, IA
60 mph
Jul 22, 2011
9:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew down a large tree branch in West Branch, IA at 1013 pm CDT July 22.
NWS Wind Report Location: N West Branch, IA
70 mph
Jun 18, 2010
7:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph displaced a shed in West Branch, IA at 814 pm June 18. The shed landed across the street from the spotter's residence.
NWS Wind Report Location: N West Branch, IA
64 mph
Jun 18, 2010
11:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 65-70 mph snapped trees, downed utility lines, and disrupted power to more than 1,000 customers in West Branch, IA from about 1230 pm until 1245 pm CDT June 18. One tree fell onto 2 cars and another tree landed on a church. Branches were down throughout town.
NWS Wind Report Location: N West Branch, IA
66 mph
Aug 10, 2006
4:55 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff department reported winds estimated at 52 to 61 knots (60 to 70 mph) with numerous trees down across the town.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Branch, IA
70 mph
Aug 11, 2005
8:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm entered Cedar County from Johnson County northwest of Downey. At the West Branch exit on Interstate 80 a loaded semi was blown over. Trees and power lines were downed in West Branch along with baseball sized hail 4 miles east of the town. A barn and outbuilding were destroyed just before Springdale on county route F44. Based on KDVN 88D velocity data, the last expected severe damage was done 4.6 miles southwest of Lowden. The co-operative observer in Lowden only reported a peak wind gust of 37 knots (43 mph) when the storm moved through. Estimated times (all CST) for the West Branch area are 2025 and 2042 for Tipton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Downey, IA
70 mph
Jun 4, 2005
8:53 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52358
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hay rack blown into ditch just east of highway 1
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Birmingham, IA
60 mph
May 11, 2005
2:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Branch, 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 52358

8 reports
UNK category
May 24, 2024
12:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed just east of Riverside in Washington County... and moved rapidly northeast... following an intermittent path through southeast Johnson County... to near West Branch in Cedar County. The tornado caused tree and outbuilding damage... and was rated EF-1 with maximum winds around 100 mph. Time was estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Downey, IA
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
10:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 2 NNW DOWNEY TO CHANGE FROM A PUBLIC REPORT TO AN NWS STORM SURVEY. MAINLY A SATELLITE DERIVED TRACK. AT THE END OF ITS PATH... SOME DAMAGE TO TREES WERE FOUND RESULTING IN THE EF1 RATING. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 8 MILES WITH A PEAK ESTIMATED WIND OF 95 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Downey, IA
F3 category
May 15, 1998
5:06 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Downey, IA
F2 category
Mar 22, 1991
7:18 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Apr 2, 1988
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Aug 21, 1987
1:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F0 category
May 20, 1982
11:50 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Apr 28, 1974
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52358
Cedar County · 6,845 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 52358 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,752
Households1,472
Housing units1,653
Income
Median household income$81,250
$100k+ households47.8%
$150k+ households19.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,203
Attached single-family127
Small multifamily113
Large multifamily75
Mobile homes135
Housing mix
Single-family share72.8%
Attached-home share7.7%
Multifamily share11.4%
Mobile-home share8.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,219
Renter-occupied253
Vacant units181
Home value & age
Median home value$235,900
Owner homes $300k+38.0%
Owner homes $500k+13.5%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1978
Older-home share52.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,447
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 52358 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 29 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 52358, 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 52358?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 52358 is 2.75″. It was reported near West Branch, IA on August 11, 2005.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 52358 — 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 52358 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 52358 — 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 52358 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 52358 — 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 52358 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 52358 — 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 52358, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 52358, 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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