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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Adair County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Adair County, IA from May 4, 1959 through September 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
165
Wind Reports
162
Tornado Reports
31
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Adair County, IA · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 15, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Adair County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Mar 14, 2025
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: relayed via broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Adair, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2025
9:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Bridgewater, IA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2024
1:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of quarter sized hail on Stuart Road south of Stuart. Time and location estimated with radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Stuart, IA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2024
1:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of quarter sized hail near the intersection of Highway 92 and Henry A Wallace Road. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Greenfield, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2024
10:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Orient, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2024
10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Orient, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2024
10:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Orient, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2024
9:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Bridgewater, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2023
1:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Orient, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2023
12:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo via social media. Time estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Menlo, IA
2.25″ hail
May 8, 2023
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 4 S BRIDGEWATER. HAIL FELL FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. DAMAGE TO SIDING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Bridgewater, IA
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2023
12:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bridgewater, IA
2.50″ hail
May 8, 2023
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGEST STONES WERE TENNIS BALL SIZED. DAMAGE TO SIDING ON HOUSE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Bridgewater, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2023
12:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Orient, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Orient, 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 Adair County

30 reports
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53 mph
Sep 15, 2026
5:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotted measured a 53 mph gust on a hand-held anemometer at mile marker 82 on Interstate 80.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Casey, IA
UNK mph
Sep 15, 2026
1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Adair Co reported a tree down outside Bridgewater. Time of occurrence was unknown_ so estimated from radar. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Bridgewater, IA
70 mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured from personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Adair, IA
60 mph
Jun 6, 2026
4:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured from personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Orient, IA
60 mph
Jun 6, 2026
4:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured from personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ESE Greenfield, IA
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2025
9:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree snapped at the base in Stuart. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stuart, IA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage across much of the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenfield, IA
70 mph
Mar 14, 2025
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Menlo, IA
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2025
10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: semi that was blown over on I80 at the 86 mile marker near Menlo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Menlo, IA
60 mph
Oct 30, 2024
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Greenfield, IA
64 mph
Aug 1, 2024
12:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak wind gust from CWOP mesonet station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Menlo, IA
64 mph
Jul 8, 2024
2:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station KIAGREEN16.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Orient, IA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm siren pole knocked down and tree limb damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stuart, IA
75 mph
May 24, 2024
9:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 70 to 75 mph gusts along with dime-sized hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenfield, IA
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 N Williamson. Damage reported Vehicles flipped... windmills on ground. 1 windmill on fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Bridgewater, 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 Adair County

30 reports
UNK category
May 21, 2024
8:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage in Greenfield.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Greenfield, IA
UNK category
May 21, 2024
8:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reported by Trained Spotter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Fontanelle, IA
UNK category
Jun 8, 2022
12:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Orient, IA
UNK category
Mar 28, 2020
7:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TWO MACHINE SHEDS DESTROYED AT FARMSTEAD. NO INJURIES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Bridgewater, IA
UNK category
May 22, 2019
6:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ADAIR/GUTHRIE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED 1 HOUSE DESTROYED AND POSSIBLY 2-3 OUTBUILDINGS DAMAGED ON A FARMSTEAD JUST SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80. THE DEBRIS FROM FARMSTEAD LANDED ON THE INTERSTATE AT MILE MARKER 77. A SEMI WAS REPORTED IN THE DITCH AT THAT LOCATION. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Adair, IA
UNK category
Oct 9, 2018
10:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND IN ZION... IA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Macksburg, IA
UNK category
Jun 28, 2017
9:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 3 MILES SOUTH OF I80... 4 MILES EAST OF P26.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Dexter, IA
UNK category
Jun 28, 2017
9:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Stuart, IA
EF0 category
Aug 2, 2015
5:21 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This very visible tornado meandered across Adair and Adams counties for over half an hour, traveling only 8.5 miles in that time. The worst damage occurred near the small hamlet of Williamson where multiple buildings were damaged. The tornado initially traveled to the SW-SE, but executed a cyclonic loop two miles south of Williamson and then traveled to the N-NE for the remainder of its life. This is segment is for Adair county, the tornado then continued into Adams county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.82 WSW Fisk, IA
EF0 category
Aug 31, 2014
8:23 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado formed as broader wind field narrowed into a circulation in northern Adair county. Tornado produced only crop damage along its relatively short path. Tornado was found and rated using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.44 N Arbor Hill, IA
EF1 category
Jun 30, 2014
11:42 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado with intermittent southeastward track produced the worst damage near the end of its life.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.04 NNW Rosserdale, IA
EF0 category
Mar 22, 2011
4:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado near Delta Ave and Highway 92. Brief touchdown. This tornado was from the same parent cell the produced an EF1 tornado in Cass County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.01 ENE Bridgewater, IA
F0 category
May 22, 2004
10:33 PM CST
Tornado report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open area near Adair.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Adair, IA
F1 category
May 22, 2004
6:07 PM CST
Tornado report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down southwest of the town of Stuart and tracked northeast through mostly open countryside. The tornado did lift occasionally.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 N Greenfield, IA
F0 category
May 18, 2000
9:33 AM CST
Tornado report for Adair County, IA
Adair County · 3,101 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown
NWS Tornado Report Location: Greenfield, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Adair County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,471
Households3,260
Housing units3,595
Income
Median household income$66,176
$100k+ households39.1%
$150k+ households15.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,101
Attached single-family23
Small multifamily341
Large multifamily56
Mobile homes74
Housing mix
Single-family share86.3%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share11.0%
Mobile-home share2.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,399
Renter-occupied861
Vacant units335
Home value & age
Median home value$140,600
Owner homes $300k+15.8%
Owner homes $500k+8%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1958
Older-home share76.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,109
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Adair County

50801 204
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50273 146
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50250 71
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50846 55
Fontanelle, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50858 51
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50020 45
Anita, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50837 40
Bridgewater, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50859 37
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50164 35
Menlo, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50070 29
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50048 24
Casey, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50155 12
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 165 hail, 162 wind, and 31 tornado reports in Adair County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 15, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Adair County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Adair County is 4.50″. It was reported near Greenfield, IA on April 20, 1961.

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

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

I am selling a home in Adair County — 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 Adair County address?

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