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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Benton County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Benton County, IA from August 4, 1961 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 52349 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
264
Wind Reports
388
Tornado Reports
45
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Benton County, IA · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Benton County

30 reports
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0.88″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
9:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Belle Plaine, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
9:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to Quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belle Plaine, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
9:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Belle Plaine, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Vinton, IA
2.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Horne, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Van Horne, IA
1.25″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Newhall, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Horne, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Urbana, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Mount Auburn, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Vinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Occurring right now and coming down real good.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belle Plaine, IA
1.25″ hail
Jul 15, 2024
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed by local emergency management.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Mount Auburn, IA
1.50″ hail
Oct 11, 2023
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Updates previous hail report from 2 NE Norway.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Norway, IA
1.00″ hail
Oct 11, 2023
10:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norway, 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 Benton County

30 reports
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65 mph
Aug 7, 2026
10:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60 to 65 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Shellsburg, IA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of corn field flat west of Urbana. Report relayed from EM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Cheney, IA
65 mph
Jul 20, 2026
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: automated weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Newhall, IA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed in town. Time estimated using radar and observations.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
74 mph
Jul 20, 2026
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured by automated weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wsw Shellsburg, IA
65 mph
Jun 18, 2026
11:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blairstown, IA
74 mph
Jun 18, 2026
11:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Van Horne, IA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
12:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree snapped at location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Atkins, IA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
1:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Snapped trees took out a power line. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garrison, IA
64 mph
Aug 15, 2025
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Shellsburg, IA
59 mph
Aug 15, 2025
10:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Vinton, IA
58 mph
Aug 15, 2025
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Newhall, IA
59 mph
Aug 15, 2025
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Vinton, IA
60 mph
Aug 15, 2025
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of 60+ mph winds. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garrison, IA
61 mph
Jul 29, 2025
7:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Vinton, 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 Benton County

30 reports
UNK category
Jul 11, 2025
8:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked through some rural residences and wooded areas near the Cedar River in far eastern Benton and far western Linn Counties. Damage was mainly to trees... including numerous uprooted or snapped... though a few homes and garages had roof damage. The tornado ended on the south end of Center Point. Within the town of Center Point... damage appeared to be due to straight-line winds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Center Point, IA
UNK category
Jul 11, 2025
8:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mph hit a farm outbuilding around 320 PM. The path continued through corn hitting a house... snapping some trees and destroying a garage at the end of its 0.7 mile long and 20 yd wide path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Keystone, IA
UNK category
Sep 26, 2023
8:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Updated the previous funnel cloud report. Emergency Management confirms that there was a brief tornado of unknown intensity. Reports of ground circulation lofting corn leaves off of the ground... beneath the funnel. No other damage was noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Garrison, IA
UNK category
Sep 22, 2023
10:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A visual from multiple trained storm spotters of a tornado. Location and time estimated based on radar and reports. No reports of damage at this time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Blairstown, IA
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
9:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF2 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 115 MPH. A TORNADO PRODUCED A SHORT PATH OF SIGNIFICANT TREE AND FARM BUILDING DAMAGE... AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO A HOME. IT LIFTED AS IT APPROACHED BEARBOWER SAND PRAIRIE ON THE BUCHANAN COUNTY LINE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 E Mount Auburn, IA
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
9:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 E CHENEY TO CHANGE FROM A PUBLIC REPORT TO AN NWS STORM SURVEY. SATELLITE DERIVED PATH OF A TORNADO HERE. NO DAMAGE SEEN BUT PATH IN FIELD SEEN. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE WITH WHICH TO RATE THIS TORNADO. TORNADO NORTHWEST OF URBANA WAS THE GROUND FOR 1.35 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Cheney, IA
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
9:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF2 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 115 MPH. THE TORNADO DEVELOPED NORTHWEST OF VINTON... IOWA AND MOVED NORTHEAST... PRODUCING DAMAGE TO FARM BUILDINGS... TREES... AND POWER POLES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Vinton, IA
UNK category
Mar 6, 2022
1:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO DEVELOPED ABOUT 2.5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF VINTON SATURDAY EVENING... AND TRACKED NORTHEAST THROUGH THE NORTHWEST PORTION OF VINTON... BEFORE LIFTING NORTHEAST OF TOWN. THE TORNADO PATH WAS AROUND 8.5 MILES... AND WAS ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT 11 MINUTES. THE MAXIMUM TORNADO WIDTH WAS ABOUT 400 YARDS. THE TORNADO WAS RATED A STRONG EF-1... WITH MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WINDS AROUND 110 MPH. SOUTHWEST OF VINTON... THE TORNADO SNAPPED NUMEROUS POWER POLES AND DAMAGED TREES AND OUTBUILDINGS. IN NORTHWEST VINTON... THE TORNADO DAMAGED NUMEROUS STRUCTURES... INCLUDING MOBILE HOMES... HOUSES... AND WOOD FRAME METAL BUILDINGS IN AN INDUSTRIAL PARK. NUMEROUS RESIDENTS OF THE MOBILE HOME PARK THAT WAS IMPACTED WENT TO THE DESIGNATED STORM SHELTER BUILT BY THE CITY OF VINTON. OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS WERE ACTIVATED 3 TIMES BEFORE THE TORNADO MOVED INTO FAR NORTHWEST VINTON. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES OR FATALITIES. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST THROUGH RURAL AREAS... CAUSING TREE AND OUTBUILDING DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Garrison, IA
UNK category
Jul 16, 2021
12:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. RECEIVED VIDEO OF A TORNADO CROSSING INTO BENTON COUNTY. SAME TORNADO THAT HIT DYSART.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Garrison, IA
UNK category
Jul 15, 2021
12:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Vinton, IA
UNK category
Jul 15, 2021
12:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BENTON COUNTY EMA RELAYED A PUBLIC REPORT OF A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCH DOWN NORTH OF 61ST STREET BETWEEN GARRISON AND VINTON.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Garrison, IA
UNK category
Jul 15, 2021
12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BENTON COUNTY EMA RELAYED PUBLIC REPORT OF A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN ALONG 18TH AVENUE 1 MILE NORTH OF GARRISON.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Garrison, IA
UNK category
Oct 9, 2018
8:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 BRIEF TOUCHDOWN OBSERVED IN FIELD BY BROADCAST METEOROLOGIST. NO DAMAGE OBSERVED. TORNADO LASTED LESS THAN 30 SECONDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Blairstown, IA
UNK category
Sep 3, 2018
9:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 SSE VINTON. TORNADO OBSERVED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 63RD STREET AND 25TH AVE SOUTH OF VINTON. TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN IN A FIELD WITH NO VISIBLE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Vinton, IA
UNK category
Sep 3, 2018
9:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 BRIEF TOUCHDOWN IN FIELD OBSERVED BY SPOTTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Vinton, 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

Benton County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,698
Households10,111
Housing units11,095
Income
Median household income$84,742
$100k+ households48.5%
$150k+ households21.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,761
Attached single-family151
Small multifamily530
Large multifamily329
Mobile homes324
Housing mix
Single-family share88.0%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share7.7%
Mobile-home share2.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,520
Renter-occupied1,591
Vacant units984
Home value & age
Median home value$198,400
Owner homes $300k+26.2%
Owner homes $500k+4.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1965
Older-home share64.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,744
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Benton County

52349 158
Vinton, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52213 90
Center Point, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52208 67
Belle Plaine, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52301 66
Marengo, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52346 53
Van Horne, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50651 50
La Porte City, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52318 50
Norway, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52206 49
Atkins, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52229 41
Garrison, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52332 39
Shellsburg, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52224 37
Dysart, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52249 37
Keystone, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52352 33
Walker, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52313 30
Mount Auburn, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52228 27
Fairfax, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52315 23
Newhall, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52209 21
Blairstown, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52324 19
Palo, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 264 hail, 388 wind, and 45 tornado reports in Benton County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Benton County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Benton County is 4.00″. It was reported near Mount Auburn, IA on May 11, 1970.

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

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

I am selling a home in Benton 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 Benton County address?

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