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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Alburnett, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Alburnett, IA from July 6, 1987 through April 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 52202 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Alburnett, IA · 1987–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Alburnett, IA

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
9:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Alburnett, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2020
8:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPIKED HAIL STONE THAT IS ROUGHLY QUARTER SIZED. ONE SPIKE MEASURED 1.2 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Lafayette, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2020
8:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT TO CORRECT THE TIME FROM 1 WNW LAFAYETTE. SPIKED HAIL STONE THAT IS ROUGHLY QUARTER SIZED. ONE SPIKE MEASURED 1.2 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Lafayette, IA
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2014
6:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.6 NNE Lafayette, IA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2014
6:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell about 3 miles north of Alburnett, IA around 732 pm CDT May 20.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 N Alburnett, IA
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2014
6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.6 NNE Lafayette, IA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2014
4:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell about 4 miles west of Central City, IA at 506 pm CDT May 20.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.31 SSW Paris, IA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2014
4:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell about 6 miles west of Central City, IA around 500 pm CDT May 20.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.6 NNW Alburnett, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2011
5:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell 4 miles east of Alburnett, IA at 657 pm CDT April 3.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.58 SE Central City Arpt, IA
0.88″ hail
Jun 19, 2009
6:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 N Lafayette, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2009
3:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail fell about 5 miles east of Center Point, IA at 449 pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 N Lafayette, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2007
9:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.77 N Lafayette, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
6:37 PM CST
Hail report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alburnett, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
6:37 PM CST
Hail report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alburnett, IA
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2002
6:23 PM CST
Hail report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alburnett, 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 and near Alburnett, IA

16 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread reports across the northern part of the county of trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Lafayette, IA
61 mph
May 23, 2024
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alburnett, IA
66 mph
Jul 6, 2022
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Alburnett, IA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED TIME. MAJOR TREE DAMAGE AND SHINGLES EVERYWHERE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alburnett, IA
70 mph
Jul 11, 2020
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alburnett, IA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
3:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BARETT AND AUSTIN ROADS. ALSO CROP DAMAGE REPORTED. PHOTO FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Whittier, IA
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2018
6:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL HEALTHY LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN...TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Alburnett, IA
60 mph
Jun 22, 2015
8:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs larger than 2 inches in diameter were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.78 NNW Alburnett, IA
60 mph
Jun 21, 2013
8:37 AM CST-6
Wind report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local broadcast media estimated wind speeds of 55 to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Alburnett, IA
70 mph
Jul 11, 2011
4:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph resulted in a power outage in Alburnett, IA at 525 am CDT July 11.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Alburnett, IA
70 mph
Jun 8, 2011
7:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down several trees in Alburnett, IA at 813 pm CDT June 8.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Alburnett, IA
64 mph
Apr 5, 2010
5:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew some branches down and ripped some shingles and siding off a home in Alburnett, IA around 640 pm April 5.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Alburnett, IA
70 mph
Jul 18, 2007
6:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated to be 70 mph blew down several large trees damaging some homes. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Alburnett, IA
60 mph
Aug 20, 2003
4:17 PM CST
Wind report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lafayette, IA
60 mph
Sep 16, 1997
5:00 PM CST
Wind report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and large limbs downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alburnett, 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 and near Alburnett, IA

7 reports
UNK category
Jul 15, 2021
1:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN IN A FIELD WITH NO VISIBLE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Lafayette, IA
UNK category
Jul 15, 2021
1:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO. DELAYED REPORT FROM EMERGENCY MANAGER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Lafayette, IA
UNK category
Sep 25, 2018
6:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF HIGH END EF-1 TORNADO SNAPPED AND UPROOTED HARDWOOD TREES AT A FARMSTEAD 1 MILE SOUTH OF ALBURNETT. THE TORNADO WAS 20 YARDS WIDE ALONG ITS 0.12 MILE PATH WITH A PEAK ESTIMATED WIND SPEED OF 110 MPH. THE TORNADO WAS EMBEDDED IN A ROUGHLY QUARTER MILE WIDE SWATH OF STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE WITH ESTIMATED WIND SPEEDS OF 80 TO 90 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Alburnett, IA
UNK category
Sep 3, 2018
10:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMA RELAYED REPORT OF A TORNADO ON THE GROUND NORTH OF ALBURNETT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Alburnett, IA
UNK category
Sep 3, 2018
10:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 PEAK WINDS 110 MPH... PATH LENGTH 2.5 MILES... WIDTH 100 YARDS... DURATION 529 PM TO 536 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Alburnett, IA
EF1 category
Apr 26, 2009
3:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado with estimated wind speeds of up to 100 mph touched down near Lafayette, IA around 452 pm and proceeded to track northeast crossing the Linn-Delaware County line around 510 pm, finally lifting just north of Buck Creek, IA around 530 pm. Several farms sustained structural and equipment damage, trees were uprooted or snapped off, some camping trailers were destroyed, and several power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .86 NE Lafayette, IA
F1 category
May 31, 2000
10:12 AM CST
Tornado report for Alburnett, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down at Alburnett causing damage. The center section of the horse barn roof at Strand Arabian Stables was torn off. Sheet metal from the horse barn roof littered surrounding yards, and one woman was cut by the sheet metal. She was taken to St. Luke's Hospital where she was treated and released. There were about 45 horses on the grounds of the stables when the tornado hit, but incredibly none were hurt. A barn also collapsed along Lafayette Road. Ten cows were inside the barn, and one was killed. Damage was also found along East Otter Road. A house had it's roof damaged and siding taken off, and a small shed was destroyed. A minivan was pushed off of a driveway and had it's windows broken out. A garage door was also pushed in on a garage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Alburnett, 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 · City

Alburnett, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population815
Households301
Housing units302
Income
Median household income$90,417
$100k+ households53.8%
$150k+ households24.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached269
Attached single-family8
Small multifamily25
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share89.1%
Attached-home share2.7%
Multifamily share8.3%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied243
Renter-occupied58
Vacant units1
Home value & age
Median home value$198,100
Owner homes $300k+13.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1965
Older-home share72.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars301
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 16 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Alburnett, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Alburnett?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Alburnett, IA is 1.75″. It was reported near Alburnett, IA on April 13, 2006.

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

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

I am selling a home in Alburnett — 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 Alburnett address?

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