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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Aurora, IA from May 5, 1960 through July 29, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 50607 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Aurora, IA · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 29, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Aurora, IA

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2022
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR... REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Aurora, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2019
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aurora, IA
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2013
7:29 AM CST-6
Hail report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In addition, thunderstorm wind speeds were estimated between 40 and 50 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Aurora, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2013
9:48 AM CST-6
Hail report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell in and about 1 mile south of Aurora, IA at 1048 am CDT April 29.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Aurora, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 29, 2013
9:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball sized hail fell about 5 miles south of Aurora, IA around 1045 am CDT April 29. Most of the hail was pea sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.84 S Aurora, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2013
9:37 AM CST-6
Hail report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell about 5 miles southwest of Aurora, IA near the intersection of 155th St. and Olympic Ave. at 1037 am CDT April 29. The hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.16 SW Aurora, IA
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2011
4:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell about 2 miles southwest of Aurora, IA around 524 pm CDT May 24.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.06 SW Aurora, IA
0.75″ hail
May 12, 2010
8:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Aurora, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2010
5:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell in Aurora, IA at 649 pm April 6.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Aurora, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2010
4:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail fell just west of Aurora, IA at 505 pm April 6.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.03 W Aurora, IA
0.88″ hail
Jul 24, 2009
6:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 W Aurora, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2007
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Aurora, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2003
7:26 PM CST
Hail report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aurora, IA
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2001
4:24 PM CST
Hail report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported by emergency management.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aurora, IA
1.75″ hail
May 28, 1998
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aurora, 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 Aurora, IA

12 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
6:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo of 14 inch diameter oak tree snapped that narrowly missed falling on a house and garage. Photo relayed via social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aurora, IA
63 mph
Jun 12, 2025
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Aurora, IA
86 mph
Jul 15, 2024
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Via Aurora FD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aurora, IA
63 mph
Jul 28, 2021
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED GUST FROM PUBLIC WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Aurora, IA
UNK mph
May 26, 2016
9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 30 TO 40 FOOT TALL TREE BLOWN DOWN INTO A FARM FIELD NEAR 115TH STREET AND REED AVE. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Aurora, IA
UNK mph
May 26, 2016
9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE SNAPPED IN CITY PARK. ALSO HALF OF A LARGE TREE FELL ONTO A VAN AT 103 MAIN STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aurora, IA
58 mph
May 29, 2013
4:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported a machine shed roof and door damaged near Aurora.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Aurora, IA
60 mph
Jul 7, 2003
4:03 AM CST
Wind report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10-20 inch diameter limbs down in Stanley
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Aurora, IA
70 mph
Apr 18, 2002
7:08 PM CST
Wind report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Farm buildings damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Aurora, IA
58 mph
Aug 5, 1995
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: As the storms moved and developed further east, one became severe over Buchanan County. The storm produced high winds in town. At one house a tree fell onto the house injuring a woman. She was trying to close the window when the tree crashed onto the house. She was injured slightly as the plaster fell from the wall resulting in abrasions. Several other trees were also reported down around town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aurora, IA
58 mph
Jul 27, 1995
5:05 PM CST
Wind report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aurora, IA
UNK mph
May 5, 1960
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Aurora, IA

4 reports
UNK category
Jul 15, 2021
12:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Aurora, 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
F2 category
Sep 6, 2001
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported by emergency manager
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Aurora, IA
F0 category
Sep 6, 2001
5:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported by emergency manager.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Aurora, IA
F0 category
May 10, 2001
4:14 PM CST
Tornado report for Aurora, IA
Buchanan County · 7,315 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly at the west edge of Aurora. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Aurora, 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

Aurora, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population178
Households68
Housing units76
Income
Median household income$51,000
$100k+ households30.9%
$150k+ households5.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached72
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes4
Housing mix
Single-family share94.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share5.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied66
Renter-occupied2
Vacant units8
Home value & age
Median home value$93,300
Owner homes $300k+3.0%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share77.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars68
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 12 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Aurora, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 29, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Aurora?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Aurora, IA is 1.75″. It was reported near Aurora, IA on April 6, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in Aurora — 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 Aurora address?

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