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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Charlotte, IA from September 18, 1960 through March 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Charlotte, IA · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Charlotte, IA

6 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 12, 2026
1:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Charlotte, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2008
8:12 AM CST-6
Hail report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail fell in Charlotte, IA at 9:12 am June 12.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE Charlotte, IA
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2008
10:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-sized hail fell in Charlotte, IA around 11:32 pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE Charlotte, IA
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2008
12:29 AM CST-6
Hail report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported pea to smaller than a nickel size hail near Charlotte.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE Charlotte, IA
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2001
2:45 PM CST
Hail report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail reported by general public.
NWS Hail Report Location: Charlotte, IA
2.00″ hail
Jun 7, 1980
10:30 AM CST
Hail report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Charlotte, IA

14 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
2:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated by radar. Report that part of a barn roof was ripped off by the thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charlotte, IA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2022
12:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED A PUBLIC REPORT OF TREES DOWN IN CHARLOTTE WITH DAMAGE TO POWER POLES. TIME OF THE EVENT ESTIMATED USING RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charlotte, IA
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2019
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. CONSIDERABLE TREES DOWN WITH HIGHWAY 136 CLOSED. POWER OUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charlotte, IA
64 mph
May 30, 2013
4:16 PM CST-6
Wind report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter measured 65 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 SE Charlotte, IA
70 mph
May 30, 2013
4:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported no power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.03 W Charlotte, IA
70 mph
Jul 11, 2011
5:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down two large trees in Charlotte, IA at 600 am CDT July 11.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 SE Charlotte, IA
73 mph
Jul 11, 2011
5:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 72 mph wind gust was recorded in Charlotte, IA at 600 am CDT July 11.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 SE Charlotte, IA
70 mph
May 22, 2011
4:49 PM CST-6
Wind report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew a tree down across Highway 136 about 23 miles northwest of Charlotte, IA around 549 pm CDT May 22.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.16 WNW Charlotte, IA
60 mph
Oct 29, 2004
8:58 PM CST
Wind report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charlotte, IA
UNK mph
Sep 11, 2000
12:35 PM CST
Wind report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Charlotte, IA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 1999
5:15 PM CST
Wind report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees, destroyed a large wooden playhouse and dislodged a concrete slab at a farm south of Charlotte.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Charlotte, IA
58 mph
Aug 19, 1990
4:20 PM CST
Wind report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNK mph
Apr 23, 1978
2:40 PM CST
Wind report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNK mph
Sep 18, 1960
4:26 PM CST
Wind report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 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 Charlotte, IA

1 reports
EF0 category
Aug 4, 2008
4:47 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Charlotte, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado damaged three farmsteads along a path from 3.2 miles north northeast of Charlotte, IA to 4 miles south southwest of Goose Lake, IA between 547 pm and 605 pm August 4. Several outbuildings were damaged with the total loss of the roofing on many of them. Many trees and branches were damaged, with several large trees blown down or snapped off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.2 NNE Charlotte, 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 · City

Charlotte, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population431
Households183
Housing units193
Income
Median household income$69,792
$100k+ households41.5%
$150k+ households4.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached161
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily22
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes10
Housing mix
Single-family share83.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share11.4%
Mobile-home share5.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied143
Renter-occupied40
Vacant units10
Home value & age
Median home value$95,500
Owner homes $300k+1.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1952
Older-home share75.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars183
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 14 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Charlotte, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Charlotte?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Charlotte, IA is 2.00″. It was reported near Charlotte, IA on June 7, 1980.

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

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

I am selling a home in Charlotte — 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 Charlotte address?

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