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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Chickasaw County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Chickasaw County, IA from July 17, 1956 through July 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 50616 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
105
Wind Reports
107
Tornado Reports
26
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Chickasaw County, IA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Chickasaw County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Alta Vista, IA
1.25″ hail
Jul 23, 2023
2:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lawler, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2020
1:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Fredericksburg, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2020
1:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED SIGNIFICANT CROP DAMAGE DUE TO HAIL 3 TO 4 MILES EAST OF LAWLER. HAIL SIZE ESTIMATED QUARTER SIZED OR LARGER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Waucoma, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2020
1:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E New Hampton, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2018
2:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Hampton, IA
1.50″ hail
Aug 28, 2018
2:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Hampton, IA
1.75″ hail
Aug 28, 2018
2:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W New Hampton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2018
10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Boyd, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2018
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED PHOTO REPORT FROM MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW New Hampton, IA
2.00″ hail
May 15, 2017
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RIGHT ON CHICKASAW / WINNESHIEK CO. LINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Little Turkey, IA
2.00″ hail
May 15, 2017
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT ON HIGHWAY 63 AT EXIT 201.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S New Hampton, IA
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2017
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Ionia, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2016
9:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED ALONG HIGHWAY 18.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Ionia, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2014
7:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail fell east of New Hampton. The hail broke windows and damaged siding on several homes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 N Boyd, 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 Chickasaw County

30 reports
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60 mph
Jul 8, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Hampton, IA
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2024
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Bassett, IA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2024
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branch snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W New Hampton, IA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2024
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Numerous trees and limbs down around town... damaging some power lines and a few homes. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fredericksburg, IA
68 mph
Jun 5, 2024
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak wind gust from SSW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Ionia, IA
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2024
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Bassett, IA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2023
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE SNAPPED AND A STOP SIGN SNAPPED OFF. ALSO A FEW BRANCHES IN SERVICE POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fredericksburg, IA
63 mph
Dec 16, 2021
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION RNHI4 2 N IONIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Ionia, IA
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2021
9:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bassett, IA
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2021
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO CORN AND TELEPHONE POLES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Nashua, IA
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2021
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Fredericksburg, IA
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2021
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 63.
NWS Wind Report Location: Williamstown, IA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2020
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE BRANCH DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Hampton, IA
UNK mph
Sep 12, 2019
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED TOPS OF TREES BLOWN DOWN ON ROADWAY SEVEN MILES EAST OF COLWELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Alta Vista, IA
65 mph
Jun 30, 2019
9:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION. REPORT VIA WFO DES MOINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Fredericksburg, 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 Chickasaw County

26 reports
EF0 category
Aug 31, 2014
9:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Well-defined path for well over a third of its total length with a weakening and broadening signature afterwards. Trees were downed near creek. Tornado found using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.38 E Bassett, IA
EF0 category
Aug 19, 2009
2:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado 4 miles southeast of Fredericksburg damaged a barn and an attached garage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.54 SE Fredricksburg, IA
F0 category
Jul 7, 2003
3:06 AM CST
Tornado report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW New Hampton, IA
F0 category
Jun 21, 2002
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Ionia, IA
F0 category
May 8, 2002
5:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Ionia, IA
F0 category
Jun 13, 2000
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Fredricksburg, IA
F1 category
Jul 20, 1999
4:31 PM CST
Tornado report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado began in Floyd County
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Nashua, IA
F1 category
Jul 5, 1995
12:39 PM CST
Tornado report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The cold front from the system that affected Iowa the previous day had not yet moved through the state. The air mass remained fairly unstable overnight, and with surface heating became more unstable. Once the cap broke a line of thunderstorms formed over the central sections around mid day. The storms moved east during the afternoon. A storm formed ahead of the main line over Chickasaw County. This storm became severe as it produced a tornado. The tornado touched down south of New Hampton where it destroyed one farm building and damaged a few others on one farmstead. Several trees were also taken down. The tornado tracked across fields to the southeast of New Hampton and did not directly effect another farmstead. The tornado dissipated south of Lawler.
NWS Tornado Report Location: New Hampton, IA
F0 category
Jul 19, 1994
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNE New Hampton, IA
F1 category
Jul 19, 1994
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Fenton To, IA
F0 category
Jul 19, 1994
7:20 PM CSC
Tornado report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Alta Vista, IA
F2 category
Jul 7, 1994
5:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW New Hampton -, IA
F2 category
Aug 9, 1993
4:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W New Hampton, IA
F1 category
Jun 18, 1991
8:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
May 24, 1989
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Chickasaw County, IA
Chickasaw County · 4,807 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Chickasaw County

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Ionia, IA 23
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Chickasaw County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,868
Households4,985
Housing units5,545
Income
Median household income$73,421
$100k+ households42.5%
$150k+ households13.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,807
Attached single-family78
Small multifamily342
Large multifamily160
Mobile homes144
Housing mix
Single-family share86.7%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share9.1%
Mobile-home share2.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,058
Renter-occupied927
Vacant units560
Home value & age
Median home value$164,400
Owner homes $300k+15.7%
Owner homes $500k+5.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1965
Older-home share73.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,810
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Chickasaw County

50616 164
Charles City, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50659 88
New Hampton, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50674 64
Sumner, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52171 43
Jackson Junction, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50658 36
Nashua, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50645 33
Ionia, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50630 25
Fredericksburg, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50603 23
Alta Vista, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
52154 17
Lawler, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 105 hail, 107 wind, and 26 tornado reports in Chickasaw County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Chickasaw County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Chickasaw County is 2.75″. It was reported near Boyd, IA on June 29, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw County address?

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