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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Clinton, IA from May 11, 1962 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
88
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Clinton, IA · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Clinton, IA

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 12, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Clinton, IA
1.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2025
2:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Location and time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2025
2:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Occurring right now. Coming down heavy.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Clinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Nov 4, 2022
3:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Clinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Nov 4, 2022
3:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Clinton, IA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2018
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT
NWS Hail Report Location: Clinton, IA
1.25″ hail
Aug 10, 2017
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2017
10:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. A MIXTURE OF PEA...NICKEL...AND QUARTER SIZED HAIL. HAIL OCCURRED 418-421 PM CST.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Clinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2016
3:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL COVERING THE GROUND. HAIL LASTED APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2016
3:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OCCURRING RIGHT NOW.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Clinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2016
3:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: Clinton, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
4:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 NNE Clinton, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2008
5:59 AM CST-6
Hail report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail fell just north of the Clinton, IA city limits around 7:00 am June 5.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.45 N Clinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2003
5:57 AM CST
Hail report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clinton, IA
1.75″ hail
Jul 20, 2002
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clinton, 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 Clinton, IA

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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
1:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm door on garage was removed from its frame. Lots of tree branches down_ including some large.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clinton, IA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
5:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches over a foot in diameter downed. Estimated wind gust of 65 mph by car anemometer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Fulton, IA
58 mph
Apr 17, 2026
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clinton Municipality, IA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2025
9:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. 6-7 inch diameter healthy tree branch down on the corner of Pershing blvd and 11th ave. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Fulton, IA
58 mph
Jul 29, 2025
8:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated by radar. Minor tree damage was also noted nearby.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Fulton, IA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Couple trees downed. One 2-3 feet in diameter downed onto a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Clinton, IA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: healthy tree branch down... E 10 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Fulton, IA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Healthy tree branch down... E 10 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Fulton, IA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the city of Clinton blocking roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Clinton, IA
75 mph
Mar 17, 2025
2:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Clinton, IA
61 mph
Oct 25, 2024
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Fulton, IA
60 mph
Jul 16, 2024
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clinton, IA
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2024
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Limbs down in town. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clinton, IA
60 mph
Apr 16, 2024
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reported 50 to 60 mph winds with at least some 5 inch branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Clinton Municipali, IA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported heavy tree damage in downtown Clinton between 7th St and 10th street. Several 6 to 8 inch tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Clinton, 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 Clinton, IA

6 reports
UNK category
Jul 31, 2023
2:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado developed in Clinton Friday evening... and crossed the Mississippi River before dissipating near Fulton. The tornado caused sporadic tree damage... including several large trees on the courthouse lawn. The tornado was captured on webcam video at the riverfront... where it moved a boat docked near the Candlelight Inn. Maximum winds were estimated around 75 mph. The tornado was rated EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Clinton, IA
UNK category
May 31, 2016
3:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TRAVELLER SPOTTED A FUNNEL GOING UP AND DOWN AND BRIEFLY TOUCH DOWN IN A FIELD WITH DIRT DEBRIS ABOUT 2 MILES NORTHEAST OF ELVIRA. TIME ESTIMATED. RELAYED BY CLINTON COUNTY LAW CENTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Elvira, IA
UNK category
Mar 16, 2016
12:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MOBILE HOMES BLOWN OVER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Clinton, IA
F0 category
Apr 30, 1997
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Clinton, IA
F1 category
May 10, 1996
1:40 AM CST
Tornado report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Clinton, IA
F0 category
Aug 8, 1988
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Clinton, IA
Clinton County · 16,713 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Clinton, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population24,425
Households10,677
Housing units12,360
Income
Median household income$57,493
$100k+ households31.7%
$150k+ households10.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,883
Attached single-family440
Small multifamily1,572
Large multifamily1,387
Mobile homes78
Housing mix
Single-family share71.9%
Attached-home share3.6%
Multifamily share23.9%
Mobile-home share0.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,144
Renter-occupied3,533
Vacant units1,683
Home value & age
Median home value$115,400
Owner homes $300k+8.5%
Owner homes $500k+2.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1954
Older-home share82.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,681
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 88 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Clinton, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Clinton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Clinton, IA is 2.00″. It was reported near Clinton, IA on April 22, 1970.

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

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

I am selling a home in Clinton — 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 Clinton address?

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