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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Buchanan County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Buchanan County, IA from April 16, 1960 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 50644 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
160
Wind Reports
299
Tornado Reports
50
Max Hail Size
3.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Buchanan County, IA · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Buchanan County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairbank, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM report from Jesup. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jesup, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Jesup, IA
1.25″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Independence, IA
2.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Independence, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Independence, IA
3.25″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Image from Buchanan County Emergency Manager in NWS Chat. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Otterville, IA
1.50″ hail
May 27, 2024
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time and location estimated from a public report received on Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Rowley, IA
1.75″ hail
May 24, 2024
12:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A lot of quarter sized hail and some golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Winthrop, IA
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2024
3:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Rowley, IA
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2024
9:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter measured quarter size hail at this location.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Independence, IA
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2024
9:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Independence, IA
1.25″ hail
May 9, 2023
2:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Littleton, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2023
2:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Winthrop, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2023
3:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Independence, 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 Buchanan County

30 reports
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60 mph
Aug 11, 2026
12:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KIIB measured a 60mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Independence Airport, IA
75 mph
Aug 11, 2026
12:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated sustained 60-65 mph winds and gust to 75-80 mph_ given trees bending up to 75 degrees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Independence, IA
60 mph
Aug 11, 2026
12:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: IADOT AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Independence Airport, IA
60 mph
Aug 7, 2026
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Independence, IA
60 mph
Aug 7, 2026
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ISU mesonet. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Monti, IA
55 mph
Aug 7, 2026
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Three Elms County, IA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to livestock barns. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Stanley, IA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof of a livestock barn is halfway torn off. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sse Stanley, IA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Road sign torn out of the ground and blown onto the shoulder of the road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Three Elms County, IA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree down on the east side of town. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Independence, IA
58 mph
Aug 7, 2026
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairbank, IA
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple utility poles down in Fairbank. Possible tornado. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairbank, IA
70 mph
Jul 20, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Sw Independence Airpo, IA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches down. Time estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Rowley, IA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
5:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down over road near intersection of 215th St and Nathan Bethel Ave. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Three Elms County, 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 Buchanan County

30 reports
UNK category
Aug 7, 2026
9:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A well documented_ large spatially_ HP supercell_ low-level mesocyclone produced an EF2 tornado along its 5 mile path. Most of the damage was EF1 damage to structures and trees. It is likely that thi
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 Se Fairbank, IA
UNK category
Apr 14, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado began east-southeast of Winthrop and tracked into Delaware County to just east-southeast of Masonville. A barn was completely destroyed at the beginning of its 4.3 mile long path. Additional damage to outbuildings and numerous trees was observed. The tornado also crossed U.S. Highway 20 just south of Masonville. The tornado did roll over a semi trailer.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Masonville, IA
UNK category
Apr 16, 2024
8:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down northwest of Quasqueton... IA near the Pine Creek Wildlife area... damaging several trees along 262nd St. The tornado continued to track to the northeast... uprooting and snapping several healthy hardwood trees at the Pine Creek Cemetery. Several individuals who lived near the cemetery observed the tornado at this time. The tornado continued moving to the NNE... uprooting several more trees... damaging a farm outbuilding and overturning a semi along Highway 20 before lifting just west of Winthrop... IA. The tornado had maximum winds around 110 mph. The path length was a little more than 4 miles and the tornado was on the ground for about 6 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Quasqueton, IA
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
10:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SATELLITE DERIVED TRACK. NO DAMAGE NOTED... TIME BASED ON RADAR. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 1.66 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Rowley, IA
UNK category
Jul 11, 2022
1:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED A BRIEF TORNADO IN AN OPEN FIELD... JUST EAST OF FAIRBANK. THERE WAS NO OBSERVED DAMAGE TO ASSIGN AN EF-SCALE RATING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Fairbank, IA
UNK category
Jul 7, 2022
2:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTED TIME. VIDEO FROM A WINTHROP FIRE DEPARTMENT SPOTTER CAPTURED A BRIEF TORNADO JUST WEST OF WINTHROP. THE TORNADO OCCURRED IN OPEN FARM LAND... AND THERE WAS NO OBSERVABLE DAMAGE TO ASSIGN AN EF-SCALE RATING. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. ASSISTANCE FROM BUCHANAN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Winthrop, IA
UNK category
Jul 7, 2022
1:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO FROM A WINTHROP FIRE DEPARTMENT SPOTTER CAPTURED A BRIEF TORNADO JUST WEST OF WINTHROP. THE TORNADO OCCURRED IN OPEN FARM LAND... AND THERE WAS NO OBSERVABLE DAMAGE TO ASSIGN AN EF-SCALE RATING. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. ASSISTANCE FROM BUCHANAN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Winthrop, IA
UNK category
Jul 15, 2021
12:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN IN A FIELD WITH NO VISIBLE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Aurora, IA
UNK category
Jul 14, 2021
11:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: START LOCATION OF OELWEIN TORNADO IN BUCHANAN COUNTY. NOT A NEW TRACK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Hazleton, IA
UNK category
Mar 28, 2020
11:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LARGE TORNADO ON THE GROUND DOING DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Littleton, IA
UNK category
Mar 28, 2020
11:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ON GROUND NEAR BAXTER AVE AND V56 RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Fairbank, IA
UNK category
Mar 28, 2020
11:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NORTH OF JESUP AND MOVED NORTHEAST CAUSING DAMAGE TO OUTBUILDINGS... A BARN... AND UPROOTED TREES AT A FARMSTEAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Jesup, IA
UNK category
Jun 9, 2019
8:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: START TIME 353 PM START LOCATION 3.5 NE WINTHROP IA END TIME 416 PM END LOCATION 4 SW OF MANCHESTER EVIDENCE OF TORNADO THROUGH PHOTO AND VIDEO NO DAMAGE ALONG PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Masonville, IA
UNK category
Jun 12, 2018
2:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN SOUTHEAST OF WINTHROP... IA. A HOUSE WAS DAMAGED. GARAGE DOOR FAILED AND ROOF CAME OFF IN THE WIND. SOME TREE DAMAGE WAS ALSO NOTED. THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 1 MINUTE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Winthrop Ia, IA
EF1 category
Jun 16, 2014
8:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed 4 miles south of Lamont, IA in Buchanan County, tracked about 1 mile to the northeast before crossing into Delaware County. In Delaware County the tornado continued for about 13 miles to the northeast to Edgewood, IA. ||This entry is for the Buchanan County segment of the tornado. ||Numerous trees were snapped along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.17 SSW Lamont, 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

Buchanan County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,645
Households8,150
Housing units8,946
Income
Median household income$78,430
$100k+ households46.0%
$150k+ households16.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,315
Attached single-family155
Small multifamily794
Large multifamily190
Mobile homes490
Housing mix
Single-family share81.8%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share11%
Mobile-home share5.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,609
Renter-occupied1,541
Vacant units796
Home value & age
Median home value$171,400
Owner homes $300k+17.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1971
Older-home share65.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,663
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Buchanan County

50644 200
Independence, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50662 106
Oelwein, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50629 65
Fairbank, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50648 58
Jesup, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50641 39
Hazleton, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50682 35
Winthrop, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52352 33
Walker, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50607 29
Aurora, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52218 28
Coggon, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50654 27
Masonville, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50650 25
Lamont, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52329 24
Rowley, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50626 22
Dunkerton, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50671 17
Stanley, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52210 14
Brandon, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52326 6
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 160 hail, 299 wind, and 50 tornado reports in Buchanan County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Buchanan County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Buchanan County is 3.25″. It was reported near Otterville, IA on April 14, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County address?

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