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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Carroll County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Carroll County, IA from May 30, 1957 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 51401 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
144
Wind Reports
201
Tornado Reports
33
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Carroll County, IA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Carroll County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
10:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Willey, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
9:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arcadia, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
5:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Glidden, IA
2.50″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
5:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Glidden, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2024
8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported quarter sized hail in Arcadia. Delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arcadia, IA
1.00″ hail
Sep 23, 2023
5:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING. Quarter 1.00 in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Halbur, IA
2.50″ hail
May 7, 2023
6:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Carroll, IA
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2023
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER HAIL IN CARROLL RELAYED VIA LAW ENFORCEMENT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Carroll, IA
1.50″ hail
May 7, 2023
6:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Carroll, IA
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2023
6:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME-QUARTER SIZED HEAL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Manning, IA
1.00″ hail
Dec 15, 2021
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coon Rapids, IA
1.50″ hail
Aug 6, 2020
4:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 TO 1.5 INCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coon Rapids, IA
1.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2018
11:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DAMAGED TOP OF HIS TRUCK TOO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Ralston, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2018
11:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Glidden, IA
1.25″ hail
Jun 7, 2018
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Manning, 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 Carroll County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reports a large outbuilding sustained significant damage from thunderstorm winds. Delayed report. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Coon Rapids, IA
70 mph
Aug 9, 2025
12:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire department reported estimated winds between 65 and 70 mph over the last 15 minutes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Halbur, IA
63 mph
Aug 9, 2025
12:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured gust from AWOS. Time of peak gust estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Glidden, IA
59 mph
Aug 9, 2025
12:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured from personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Arcadia, IA
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2025
12:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported large trees down in Swan Lake State Park. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Carroll, IA
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2025
12:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported damage to sheds and outbuildings. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Arcadia, IA
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2025
12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported trees down in Halbur. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Halbur, IA
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2025
12:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large pine uprooted and garage doors pushed in. Delayed report via social media... time given in social media post and confirmed by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Glidden, IA
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2025
12:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree... unclear is rotted or healthy... snapped at base. Few other small branches in town snapped. Delayed report... time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Breda, IA
82 mph
Jul 24, 2025
5:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by personal weather station near intersection of storms along pre-existing outflow boundary.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Coon Rapids, IA
67 mph
Jul 24, 2025
5:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured by personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Willey, IA
60 mph
Jun 17, 2025
12:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station gusted to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Coon Rapids, IA
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2025
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1/2 mile of power poles snapped off 3 m west and 1 mi north of Carroll near the town of Maple River. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Carroll, IA
64 mph
Mar 14, 2025
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Glidden, IA
60 mph
Jul 30, 2024
6:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Willey, 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 Carroll County

30 reports
UNK category
Apr 20, 2017
1:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CARROLL COUNTY DISPATCH RELAYED REPORTS OF MACHINE SHED WITH ROOF AND DOORS BLOWN OFF.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Carroll, IA
UNK category
Apr 20, 2017
1:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CHASER REPORTED A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST SW OF CARROLL. TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO A FEW OUT BUILDINGS. TIME RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Carroll, IA
UNK category
Apr 20, 2017
12:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED DAMAGE IN HALBUR... INCLUDING POWER LINES DOWN AND OVERTURNED CAMPER. TIME RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Halbur, IA
EF0 category
Nov 11, 2015
2:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public report of tornado. Pictures taken by nearby residents indicated narrow path through cornfield.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.11 ESE Manning, IA
EF0 category
Oct 23, 2015
6:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado left a pronounced track in several fields and damaged several small outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.23 W Halbur, IA
EF0 category
May 10, 2015
6:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Debris on the ground. Tornado continued into Calhoun County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.07 E Mt Carmel, IA
EF0 category
Aug 31, 2014
6:57 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado formed on the leading edge of a QLCS and damaged mostly trees and crops along its path. One small open farm structure was destroyed. A distinct path was noted through corn fields. Track also found and extended into Greene county using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.68 NE Glidden, IA
EF0 category
Aug 31, 2014
6:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: QLCS tornado that began just northeast of Carroll. There were two separate vorticies with a common circulation. Path became intermittent at the end. Tornado was found and rated using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.5 E Carroll, IA
EF0 category
Aug 31, 2014
6:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: QLCS tornado that moved north and merged with another tornado just prior to lifting. Tornado found and rated using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.92 N Halbur, IA
EF0 category
Aug 31, 2014
6:34 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: QLCS tornado which moved northward and merged with another tornado just prior to ending. The tornado severly damaged two grain bins along its path. Tornado was found and rated using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.99 WNW Halbur, IA
EF1 category
Jun 26, 2011
7:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado was on the ground for a brief time with a path length of 2.5 miles due east. Width was up to 100 yards with peak wind estimated at around 95 mph. A roof was blown off a hog confinement building and Morton building with other damage in between.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.81 S Halbur, IA
EF1 category
Jul 19, 2008
6:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down near the intersection of Highway 141 and Hawthorne. A farmstead was hit along the path, flattening the barn and damaging the homestead. Power lines were also downed by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .86 SW Templeton, IA
EF1 category
May 29, 2008
8:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged 3 farmsteads in southern Carroll County as it moved east from near Templeton toward Dedham. A machine shed was completely destroyed and numerous outbuildings sustained damage. Widespread tree damage was also reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.17 ESE Templeton, IA
EF0 category
Aug 28, 2007
6:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Telephone poles were down as a result of the tornado. The tornado moved from Carroll County into Greene County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.46 N Coon Rapids, IA
EF0 category
Aug 28, 2007
5:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Carroll County, IA
Carroll County · 7,670 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down briefly between Willey and Dedham.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.77 N Dedham, 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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U.S. Census Data · County

Carroll County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,677
Households8,750
Housing units9,508
Income
Median household income$68,528
$100k+ households38.7%
$150k+ households13.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,670
Attached single-family352
Small multifamily692
Large multifamily682
Mobile homes112
Housing mix
Single-family share80.7%
Attached-home share3.7%
Multifamily share14.5%
Mobile-home share1.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,563
Renter-occupied2,187
Vacant units758
Home value & age
Median home value$175,700
Owner homes $300k+18.4%
Owner homes $500k+5.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1964
Older-home share71.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,229
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 144 hail, 201 wind, and 33 tornado reports in Carroll County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Carroll County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Carroll County is 2.75″. It was reported near Coon Rapids, IA on May 22, 2004.

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

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

I am selling a home in Carroll 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 Carroll County address?

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