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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Adams County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Adams County, IA from July 7, 1956 through June 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 50801 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
98
Wind Reports
84
Tornado Reports
31
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Adams County, IA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Adams County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2025
2:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Corning, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 18, 2025
2:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Corning, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2025
2:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Largest hail to 1 inch in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Corning, IA
1.25″ hail
Sep 24, 2024
7:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Via dispatch. 1 to 1.25 inch hail received between 232-245 PM near Corning Carl Rd and 183rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Corning, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2024
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Up to quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Cromwell, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2024
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Up to quarter sized hail near east county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Orient, IA
1.00″ hail
Sep 18, 2022
3:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM CORNING. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Corning, IA
1.25″ hail
Sep 18, 2022
3:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LAKE ACARIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Corning, IA
1.00″ hail
Sep 17, 2022
3:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Corning, IA
1.75″ hail
Mar 5, 2022
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL REPORT OF 1.75 INCHES NORTH OF PRESCOTT... IOWA VIA SPOTTERNETWORK SN#52258.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Prescott, IA
1.25″ hail
Mar 5, 2022
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO PING PONG SIZED HAIL REPORTED SOUTHEAST OF NODAWAY... IOWA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Nodaway, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2019
5:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAND FULL OF HAIL... VARIOUS SIZES. SEVERAL QUARTER SIZED PIECES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNW Prescott, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2019
2:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Prescott, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2019
1:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA - DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Prescott, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2019
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT... VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Cromwell, 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 Adams County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - time estimated from radar. Received report via email of damage to several grain bins.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Kent, IA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage reported in Corning... will further assess source of damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Corning, IA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Received photo of several tree limbs down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Corning, IA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on building. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Corning, IA
UNK mph
May 16, 2026
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Medium size tree down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Corning, IA
70 mph
Jul 12, 2023
12:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Corning, IA
65 mph
Jul 12, 2023
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - peak wind at personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NW Carbon, IA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2021
6:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN. POWER POLES BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Nodaway, IA
65 mph
Jun 28, 2018
4:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIDEO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Lenox, IA
UNK mph
May 3, 2018
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: APPARENT MICROBURST CAUSED DAMAGE TO A HOUSE ALONG WITH TREE DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Nodaway, IA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2017
2:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Corning, IA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2017
2:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF NON-SPECIFIC BUILDING DAMAGE NEAR THE ADAMS/TAYLOR COUNTY LINE. ALSO NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AROUND THE COUNTY. DAMAGE WAS MOST EXTENSIVE IN THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Corning, IA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2016
5:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PATH OF WIND DAMAGE FROM 183RD AND HICKORY AVE IN QUINCY TO LAKE ICARIA. NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND TWO CAMPERS FLIPPED AT THE LAKE ICARIA CAMPGROUNDS. TIME OF START POINT ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Carbon, IA
58 mph
Nov 11, 2015
2:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported a semi blown over by high winds on Highway 34.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.25 WNW Stringtown, IA
70 mph
Sep 9, 2014
3:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Heavy damage to a machine shed and trees caused by strong straight-line winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.5 E Corning, 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 Adams County

30 reports
UNK category
May 21, 2024
8:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Social media report of tornado damage... windmill knocked down and on fire.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Carbon, IA
UNK category
May 21, 2024
8:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Prescott, IA
UNK category
May 21, 2024
8:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tonado near highway 34 at the corner of 240 St and Kentucky. Damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Corning, IA
UNK category
May 21, 2024
8:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Confirmed tornado on the ground by storm chaser (former media).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Corning, IA
UNK category
May 21, 2024
8:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Confirmed tornado on ground by storm chaser.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Corning, IA
UNK category
May 21, 2024
8:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage from the Tornados spotted in Corning. Down trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Corning, IA
UNK category
May 21, 2024
8:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reports of structure damage near Corning.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Corning, IA
UNK category
May 21, 2024
8:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Corning, IA
UNK category
May 21, 2024
8:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Second one.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Corning, IA
UNK category
Apr 27, 2024
12:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: near 205th and Highway 25.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Lenox, IA
UNK category
Mar 5, 2022
10:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM CHASER REPORT OF TORNADO NW OR CROMWELL VIA TWITTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Cromwell, IA
UNK category
Mar 5, 2022
10:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM CHASER CONFIRMED TORNADO ON GROUND WITH VIDEO AND DAMAGE TO BARN STRUCTURE VIA TWITTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Cromwell, IA
UNK category
Mar 5, 2022
9:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN SOUTH OF CORNING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Corning, IA
UNK category
Jun 24, 2021
11:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Prescott, IA
UNK category
Mar 28, 2020
7:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, IA
Adams County · 1,585 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF DAMAGE FROM ADAMS COUNTY EM NEAR THE ADAIR COUNTY BORDER. EXTENT OF DAMAGE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SSE Bridgewater, 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

Adams County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,641
Households1,530
Housing units1,892
Income
Median household income$68,828
$100k+ households35.8%
$150k+ households8.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,585
Attached single-family13
Small multifamily96
Large multifamily15
Mobile homes183
Housing mix
Single-family share83.8%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share5.9%
Mobile-home share9.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,174
Renter-occupied356
Vacant units362
Home value & age
Median home value$116,900
Owner homes $300k+18.2%
Owner homes $500k+6.0%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1954
Older-home share74.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,446
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Adams County

50801 204
Creston, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50841 123
Corning, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50851 76
Lenox, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50864 53
Villisca, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50853 43
Massena, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50837 40
Bridgewater, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50843 37
Cumberland, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50859 37
Prescott, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50857 24
Nodaway, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50839 3
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 98 hail, 84 wind, and 31 tornado reports in Adams County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Adams County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Adams County is 3.00″. It was reported near Carbon, IA on May 19, 2013.

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

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

I am selling a home in Adams 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 Adams County address?

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