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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Audubon County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Audubon County, IA from May 4, 1959 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 50022 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
112
Wind Reports
101
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Audubon County, IA · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Audubon County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2025
9:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed by WHOTV.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brayton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
2:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Audubon, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2022
11:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kimballton, IA
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2019
1:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER ALONG PHEASANT AVE REPORTED UP TO QUARTER HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Dedham, IA
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2019
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Gray, IA
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2019
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED NICKEL TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Gray, IA
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2019
12:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 5 ESE GRAY. TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Gray, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2015
10:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter sized hail along with some trees snapped off in the area. Delayed report and time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.95 NNE Viola Center, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
4:03 AM CST-6
Hail report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Audubon Arpt, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 30, 2014
11:29 AM CST-6
Hail report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.89 SE Brayton, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2014
11:19 AM CST-6
Hail report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .64 SSW Exira, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2014
11:18 AM CST-6
Hail report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.36 WSW Brayton, IA
0.88″ hail
Jun 30, 2014
11:16 AM CST-6
Hail report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.1 WNW Brayton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2014
8:38 AM CST-6
Hail report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter said hail lasted about 10 minutes. Hail started as pea size and fell for several minutes before growing to size of quarters. This larger hail fell for 3 to 4 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Hamlin, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2014
5:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 SSE Imballton, 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 Audubon County

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64 mph
Aug 13, 2026
10:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured from personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Audubon, IA
66 mph
Aug 13, 2026
10:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured from personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Sw Gray, IA
64 mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured from personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Audubon, IA
68 mph
Jun 11, 2026
11:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured from personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Audubon, IA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
5:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Healthy... mature tree knocked over. Numerous large 6+ diameter limbs snapped off also.
NWS Wind Report Location: Exira, IA
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2025
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Garage roof removed. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Exira, IA
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2025
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree damage. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Exira, IA
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2025
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees damaged with pine tree trunks snapped. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Brayton, IA
59 mph
Aug 1, 2024
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak wind gust via CWOP mesonet site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Audubon, IA
60 mph
Jul 30, 2024
6:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated gusts of 55 to 60 mph with heavy rain.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hamlin, IA
65 mph
Jun 26, 2024
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Audubon, IA
62 mph
May 24, 2024
8:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Audubon, IA
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
6:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported power lines down on the northeast side of Audubon. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Audubon, IA
64 mph
May 21, 2024
6:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station recorded a 64 mph wind gust in Audubon. Time given is station observation report time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Audubon, IA
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
6:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local law enforcement reported several tree branches down in the city limits of Audubon. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Audubon, 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 Audubon County

13 reports
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
11:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. PICTURES CAME IN VIA EMAIL EAST OF HAMLIN... IA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR AND OTHER REPORTS IN AUDUBON COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Audubon, IA
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
11:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM EXIRA. DAMAGE TO MULTIPLE TO BARN BUILDINGS NEAR EXIRA. DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Exira, IA
F0 category
Apr 15, 2006
7:43 PM CST
Tornado report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in open fields southwest of Audubon. Little to no damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Audubon, IA
F0 category
May 10, 2005
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado tracked through open fields.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Audubon, IA
F0 category
May 10, 2005
7:13 PM CST
Tornado report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado tracked through open fields.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Kimballton, IA
F0 category
May 10, 2005
6:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado tracked through open fields.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Kimballton, IA
F1 category
Jul 2, 1999
1:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Hamlin, IA
F0 category
May 16, 1999
4:33 PM CST
Tornado report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Audubon, IA
F0 category
Jun 21, 1984
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNK category
Sep 23, 1977
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Jun 13, 1976
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
May 15, 1968
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
May 4, 1959
10:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Audubon County, IA
Audubon County · 2,579 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Audubon County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,622
Households2,525
Housing units2,786
Income
Median household income$54,152
$100k+ households33.4%
$150k+ households11.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,579
Attached single-family22
Small multifamily138
Large multifamily14
Mobile homes33
Housing mix
Single-family share92.6%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share5.5%
Mobile-home share1.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,930
Renter-occupied595
Vacant units261
Home value & age
Median home value$110,400
Owner homes $300k+12.4%
Owner homes $500k+5.1%
Owner homes $750k+3.3%
Median year built1950
Older-home share84.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,336
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Audubon County

50022 169
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50025 132
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50002 77
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50058 63
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51455 59
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50020 45
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50076 27
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51531 23
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50117 12
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50042 11
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51543 7
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 112 hail, 101 wind, and 13 tornado reports in Audubon County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Audubon County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Audubon County is 3.00″. It was reported near Brayton, IA on June 19, 1964.

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

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

I am selling a home in Audubon 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 Audubon County address?

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