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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Cherokee County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Cherokee County, IA from May 14, 1957 through May 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 51012 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
157
Wind Reports
118
Tornado Reports
28
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cherokee County, IA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last May 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Cherokee County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Washta, IA
1.25″ hail
May 16, 2026
1:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Cherokee, IA
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
1:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail relayed by email... with attached photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marcus, IA
2.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2025
8:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social Media Report: Multiple pictures of golf ball to hen egg sized hail shown in Cherokee. Time was estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cherokee, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2025
1:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Cherokee, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2025
6:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aurelia, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 18, 2025
6:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Larrabee, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2025
6:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cherokee, IA
1.50″ hail
May 23, 2024
2:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed report from member of the public. Radar estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSW Peterson, IA
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2024
9:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Soft hail... mostly pea to dime... but a few as big as quarters covered the ground briefly. Melted quickly on the warm... wet ground in about 15 minutes. No damage noticed to anything in yard.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Marcus, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2024
5:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report and photo via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cleghorn, IA
1.25″ hail
Apr 26, 2024
5:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to Half Dollar sized hail reported by the Cherokee County EM. Time matched up to Radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Washta, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2023
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aurelia, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 20, 2023
12:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cleghorn, IA
1.25″ hail
Jun 6, 2020
5:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Cherokee, 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 Cherokee County

30 reports
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60 mph
May 18, 2026
1:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Via personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Meriden, IA
62 mph
May 18, 2026
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Via personal weather station. Exact time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Cleghorn, IA
62 mph
May 18, 2026
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KCKP Cherokee Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Cherokee, IA
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
1:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos via social media of destroyed outbuilding and tree damage 6 miles west of Washta.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Pierson, IA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
3:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees snapped and uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Meriden, IA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees down on farmstead.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Larrabee, IA
75 mph
Jun 29, 2025
9:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station Peak Wind Gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Cleghorn, IA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2025
9:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous 6 inch diameter tree limbs down as well as several trees down around town. Some hail... unknown size.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marcus, IA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2025
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof peeled off a building. Power outages throughout town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Cherokee, IA
59 mph
Jun 16, 2025
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 1 S Cherokee. AWOS station KCKP Cherokee Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Cherokee, IA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2025
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cherokee, IA
66 mph
Jun 16, 2025
10:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Meriden, IA
66 mph
Jun 16, 2025
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NW Quimby, IA
63 mph
Mar 18, 2025
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Via personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Cleghorn, IA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large tree branches downed in Aurelia. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aurelia, 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 Cherokee County

28 reports
UNK category
May 18, 2026
1:29 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chasers reported a brief tornado on the ground 2 to 3 minutes. Time and location confirmed with radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Meriden, IA
UNK category
May 18, 2026
1:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A couple of videos via social media of brief gustnado. Location estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Cherokee, IA
UNK category
May 18, 2026
1:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video of brief gustnado. Location estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Marcus, IA
UNK category
Aug 24, 2017
2:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. EF0 TORNADO SURVEYED 3 ESE LARRABEE. TRAVELED 0.3 MILES WITH A PATH WIDTH OF 25 YARDS. MINOR CROP AND TREE DAMAGE. TORNADO LIFTED AT 9:27 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Larrabee, IA
EF0 category
Oct 23, 2015
5:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado tore most of the roof off a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.47 NNW Larrabee, IA
EF0 category
Oct 4, 2013
7:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.15 ESE Larrabee, IA
EF0 category
Oct 4, 2013
6:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.23 WSW Cherokee Muni Arpt, IA
EF0 category
Oct 4, 2013
6:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.02 N Quimby, IA
EF1 category
Oct 4, 2013
6:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado, crossing into Chrerokee County from Woodbury County, damaged power poles, power lines, and trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.64 W Washta, IA
EF1 category
Apr 9, 2011
8:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado snapped and damaged power poles and lines, destroyed or damaged several outbuildings on two farmsteads, flipped over a camper into a garage, damaging the garage, flipped over a large anchored empty tank, damaged the roof of a house and broke windows on the house, heavily damaged several buildings in a livestock confinement area, blew a grain bin off its foundation into a semi truck cab, flipped another semi trailer into a grain bin, and caused tree damage, including several trees blown down or snapped off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.69 ESE Quimby, IA
EF0 category
Jun 22, 2010
10:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .86 SW Marcus, IA
F0 category
Aug 17, 2001
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Quimby, IA
F0 category
Jun 13, 2001
9:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage or injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Quimby, IA
F0 category
Jul 27, 1997
11:37 AM CST
Tornado report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cherokee, IA
F2 category
Aug 7, 1991
5:02 PM CST
Tornado report for Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County · 4,718 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

Cherokee County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,587
Households5,082
Housing units5,555
Income
Median household income$64,478
$100k+ households36.8%
$150k+ households11.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,718
Attached single-family61
Small multifamily274
Large multifamily378
Mobile homes124
Housing mix
Single-family share84.9%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share11.7%
Mobile-home share2.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,726
Renter-occupied1,356
Vacant units473
Home value & age
Median home value$145,100
Owner homes $300k+12.3%
Owner homes $500k+4.3%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1956
Older-home share85.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,737
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Cherokee County

51012 98
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51025 65
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51046 50
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51035 46
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51058 44
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51002 41
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51047 37
Peterson, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51048 37
Pierson, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51005 36
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51014 31
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51020 29
Galva, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51061 24
Washta, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51037 17
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51049 16
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51029 13
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 157 hail, 118 wind, and 28 tornado reports in Cherokee County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cherokee County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Cherokee County is 4.00″. It was reported near N Cherokee, IA on April 9, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County address?

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