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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 52563

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 52563 from May 18, 1971 through April 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 52563 · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 52563

12 reports
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3.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
8:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar. Public report relayed by broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Martinsburg, IA
2.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Martinsburg, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
8:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 52563
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Agency, IA
0.88″ hail
Sep 18, 2015
2:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52563
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny to nickel sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.19 ESE Highland Center, IA
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2014
1:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A few quarter sized to slightly larger hailstones fell in Hedrick, IA around 253 pm CDT May 11.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Hedrick, IA
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2014
1:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to nickel size hail fell for about 8 minutes in Hedrick, IA the afternoon of May 11, 2014. Heavy rain was also observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Hedrick, IA
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2011
7:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell in Hedrick, IA at 855 am CDT May 29.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Hedrick, IA
0.88″ hail
Mar 31, 2007
1:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell for 5 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Hedrick, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2003
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52563
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 NE Ottumwa, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2003
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52563
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 NE Ottumwa, IA
1.75″ hail
May 24, 1989
3:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 1980
8:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 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 52563

19 reports
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66 mph
Apr 2, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52563
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured from personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NNE Agency, IA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
7:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed limbs and powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Martinsburg, IA
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2022
1:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO A FARMSTEAD OUTSIDE OF HEDRICK. POSSIBLE TORNADO... AWAITING MORE INFORMATION. TIME IS BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Hedrick, IA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2019
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS DOWN TAKING OUT POWER LINES. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hedrick, IA
70 mph
Jul 19, 2018
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AT LEAST 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Hedrick, IA
90 mph
Apr 27, 2014
2:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager reported that a barn was blown down. Time of the event was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.04 W Martinsburg, IA
58 mph
Apr 14, 2012
8:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: From 930 pm to 945 pm some power lines were blown down and some wind damage occurred from 4 miles west of Hedrick eastward along Highway 78 to Ollie.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.12 W Hedrick, IA
60 mph
Jun 22, 2010
5:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew down a few three inch diameter tree branches in Martinsburg, IA around 635 am June 22.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Martinsburg, IA
60 mph
Jun 1, 2010
6:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated to be 60 mph in Hedrick, IA at 745 pm June 1.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Hedrick, IA
60 mph
Jun 1, 2010
6:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew down numerous 4 to 8 inch diameter tree limbs in Hedrick, IA at 745 pm June 1. A power outage was also observed.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Hedrick, IA
60 mph
Jun 8, 2008
6:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52563
Jefferson County · 5,373 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew down some 3 to 4 inch diameter tree branches about 7 miles north of Batavia, IA at 7:50 pm June 8. A power outage was also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.73 NW Abingdon, IA
64 mph
Apr 10, 2008
5:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four power poles were snapped between Martinsburg and Hedrick on Highway 149. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: .33 SW Martinsburg, IA
70 mph
Aug 23, 2007
6:07 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated to be 70 mph destroyed a gazebo and blew down numerous trees in Hedrick, IA.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Hedrick, IA
69 mph
Aug 20, 2003
3:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damaged; antenna off roof
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Delta, IA
60 mph
Mar 30, 1998
5:22 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 52563
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Farson, 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 52563

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
8:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPDATES PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 SE MARTINSBURG. THIS WAS DETERMINED TO BE A SEPARATE TORNADO FROM THE ONE THAT DEVELOPED SOUTHWEST OF KEOTA WHICH BECAME AN EF4. PEAK WIND 150 MPH AND MAX WIDTH 1000 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Martinsburg, IA
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2014
2:23 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey teams determined that a tornado developed in far northern Wapello County, crossed Keokuk County and southeastern Iowa County, and ended in rural southwest Johnson County. This entry is for the portion of the tornado that affected Keokuk County. ||This long track tornado started east of Highland Center and traveled at about 60 mph to the northeast. The circulation was initially very broad and began to tighten as it progressed to the northeast. The tornado moved into Keokuk County at around 323 pm CDT (223 pm CST). It then created a near-continuous damage path across Keokuk County, with damage primarily to outbuildings, trees, and power poles. In Martinsburg, a tied-down mobile home was also pushed to the north off its block base. Two fatalities occurred, one west of Martinsburg and on north of Kinross. Both fatalities were associated with people who were outdoors and caught in debris from outbuildings that were destroyed. ||The tornado was on the ground for about 30 miles across Keokuk County. It exited Keokuk County at about 352 pm and moved into Iowa County near the junction of the Keokuk-Iowa-Washington county lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.96 SW Martinsburg, IA
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2014
2:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 52563
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado formed initially as a broad circulation east of Highland Center. First damage was to a farm site where a chicken barn was destroyed and two power poles were snapped. As the tornado traveled quickly to the northeast and struck utility poles producing a considerable lean. The tornado then continued into Keokuk county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Highland Center, IA
EF1 category
Apr 14, 2012
8:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado occurred in the comma-head of a bow echo along a path from 1 mile west of Hedrick to just west of Martinsburg. Total path length was about 3 miles. Power lines were downed, trees snapped, a machine shed wall was blown in, grain bins were damaged, a shed was destroyed, and the ball park was damaged. Approximately 10 homes were damaged in Hedrick along with rural farmsteads. A deputy police car was turned around and fell into a ditch. Numerous trees were also blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Hedrick, IA
F1 category
Jul 6, 1982
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 52563
Keokuk County · 3,981 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 52563 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,824
Households619
Housing units649
Income
Median household income$81,964
$100k+ households51.1%
$150k+ households14.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached562
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily55
Large multifamily3
Mobile homes24
Housing mix
Single-family share86.6%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share8.9%
Mobile-home share3.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied487
Renter-occupied132
Vacant units30
Home value & age
Median home value$115,700
Owner homes $300k+15.0%
Owner homes $500k+4.5%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1946
Older-home share84.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars582
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 52563 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 19 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 52563, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 52563?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 52563 is 3.00″. It was reported near Martinsburg, IA on April 2, 2026.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 52563 — 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 52563 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 52563 — 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 52563 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 52563 — 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 52563 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 52563 — 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 52563, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 52563, 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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