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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 52501

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 52501 from November 8, 1956 through June 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
93
Wind Reports
211
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 52501 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 52501

93 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Ottumwa, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
9:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Ottumwa, IA
2.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
8:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Ottumwa, IA
1.25″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
8:17 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Ottumwa, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
8:17 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Ottumwa, IA
2.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
8:13 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar. Public report relayed from broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Ottumwa, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
8:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ottumwa, IA
1.75″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pictures of sporadic golf ball sized hail mixed in with smaller hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Floris, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2023
10:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Ottumwa, IA
2.50″ hail
Jun 24, 2023
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Ottumwa, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2023
10:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Ottumwa, IA
1.25″ hail
Jun 24, 2023
10:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: via Spotternetwork.org.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Ottumwa, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
9:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Ottumwa, IA
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2020
12:09 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kirkville, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2018
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FELL BETWEEN 5:42 AND 5:45PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Ottumwa, 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 52501

211 reports
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60 mph
Jun 10, 2026
10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Kirkville, IA
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Social media report of large tree limbs down 5 miles north of Ottumwa. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Kirkville, IA
60 mph
Apr 15, 2026
7:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Kirkville, IA
62 mph
Jul 22, 2025
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured at the Ottumwa airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Kirkville, IA
71 mph
Mar 14, 2025
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Kirkville, IA
63 mph
Jul 31, 2024
8:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Kirkville, IA
67 mph
Jul 30, 2024
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak gust at the Ottumwa Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Kirkville, IA
58 mph
Jul 30, 2024
9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 4 SE Kirkville. KOTM ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Kirkville, IA
74 mph
Jul 30, 2024
9:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KOTM ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Kirkville, IA
63 mph
May 7, 2024
7:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KOTM Ottumwa Regional Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Kirkville, IA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 inch hollow tree felled by storm. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ottumwa, IA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
3:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports estimated 50 to 60 mph wind gusts... and part of a tree down on a power line on the south side of Ottumwa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Ottumwa, IA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
3:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches and limbs down. Power out. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Ottumwa, IA
60 mph
Mar 31, 2023
8:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Ottumwa, IA
58 mph
Jul 6, 2022
2:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Kirkville, 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 52501

17 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SE Fremont, IA
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Agency, IA
UNK category
Jul 19, 2018
10:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED A TORNADO A RAIN-WRAPPED TORNADO NEAR THE OTTUMWA AIRPORT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Ottumwa, IA
UNK category
Jun 20, 2018
10:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND FOR A FEW MINUTES... ROTATING WALL CLOUD VISIBLE AFTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Chillicothe, IA
UNK category
Jun 20, 2018
10:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS TORNADO SOUTH OF CHILLICOTHE TO WAPELLO COUNTY EM. REPORT RECEIVED AT 531 PM. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON OTHER REPORTS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Chillicothe, IA
EF1 category
Jun 8, 2008
6:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down north of Ottumwa. A home lost the roof and the wall of one room was partially collapsed. Several trees were down around the home as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 N Highland Center, IA
F0 category
Apr 30, 2003
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Highland Center, IA
F0 category
Apr 30, 2003
5:31 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open area. Tornado moved into county from Monroe County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Chillicothe, IA
F1 category
Jun 1, 2000
5:08 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Moved through open country
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Chillicothe, IA
F0 category
May 15, 1998
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Chillicothe, IA
F1 category
Mar 30, 1998
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Ottumwa, IA
F2 category
Nov 15, 1988
7:08 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F0 category
Apr 14, 1987
1:19 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Apr 14, 1987
1:09 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Sep 13, 1982
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52501
Wapello County · 12,289 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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ZIP 52501 area census snapshot

People & households
Population30,341
Households12,146
Housing units13,654
Income
Median household income$59,091
$100k+ households34.1%
$150k+ households13.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,497
Attached single-family286
Small multifamily1,138
Large multifamily1,232
Mobile homes501
Housing mix
Single-family share76.9%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share17.4%
Mobile-home share3.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,950
Renter-occupied4,196
Vacant units1,508
Home value & age
Median home value$109,600
Owner homes $300k+10.3%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1957
Older-home share79.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,349
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 52501 have on record?

Our records show 93 hail, 211 wind, and 17 tornado reports in and near ZIP 52501, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 52501?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 52501 is 2.75″. It was reported near Ottumwa, IA on April 2, 2026.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 52501 — 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 52501 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 52501 — 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 52501 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 52501 — 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 52501 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 52501 — 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 52501, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 52501, 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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