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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Drakesville, IA from September 20, 1965 through April 16, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Drakesville, IA · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 16, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Drakesville, IA

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2024
7:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Drakesville, IA
0.75″ hail
Sep 17, 2015
6:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported small amounts of penny sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W Drakesville, IA
1.00″ hail
Sep 17, 2015
6:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Paris, IA
0.88″ hail
Sep 17, 2015
6:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.34 SW Paris, IA
1.75″ hail
Sep 10, 2015
7:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail along with some crop damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.92 WSW West Grove, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2013
3:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 SSW Drakesville, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2012
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W West Grove, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2011
1:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNW Paris, IA
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2011
3:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.92 WSW West Grove, IA
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2007
6:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.96 WNW West Grove, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2006
5:43 PM CST
Hail report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Drakesville, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2006
9:30 AM CST
Hail report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Drakesville, IA
1.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2006
1:35 PM CST
Hail report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Drakesville, IA
1.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2006
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Drakesville, IA
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2003
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Paris, 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 Drakesville, IA

20 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
3:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Trees down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Drakesville, IA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
2:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Half of a large tree snapped. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Unionville, IA
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2019
11:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREE DOWN ON POWER LINE IN WEST GROVE - DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA... TIME EST. VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Drakesville, IA
60 mph
Jul 19, 2016
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: .
NWS Wind Report Location: Drakesville, IA
69 mph
Jul 28, 2015
9:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds of 65 to 70 mph were estimated across western Davis County with several large limbs down around the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.98 WSW Drakesville, IA
64 mph
Jul 24, 2015
12:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported several power lines down due to strong winds about 1 mile north of Drakesvile.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 NW Drakesville, IA
81 mph
Jun 11, 2015
7:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported numerous tree branches down in the West Grove community. Also reported metal roof damage to a local business. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 W West Grove, IA
70 mph
Apr 27, 2014
2:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were reported down by 70 MPH winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.43 WNW West Grove, IA
60 mph
Jun 18, 2013
2:59 PM CST-6
Wind report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs were blown down with damage to camping equipment. A power pole was broken with a line down at Lake Wapello State Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.07 N Paris, IA
70 mph
Jun 26, 2011
6:29 PM CST-6
Wind report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were uprooted in the town of West Grove.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.07 S Paris, IA
60 mph
Aug 13, 2010
1:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter estimated winds gusting up to 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.92 WSW West Grove, IA
60 mph
Jun 18, 2010
7:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60 MPH gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.47 NW Mark, IA
58 mph
Aug 3, 2004
5:42 AM CST
Wind report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Drakesville, IA
64 mph
Jun 23, 2000
1:55 PM CST
Wind report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Grove, IA
60 mph
Jun 4, 1999
1:35 PM CST
Wind report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belknap, 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 Drakesville, IA

3 reports
F2 category
May 8, 1988
12:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Jun 2, 1980
7:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Sep 20, 1965
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Drakesville, IA
Davis County · 3,104 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
Showing 3 of 3
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

Drakesville, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population152
Households57
Housing units61
Income
Median household income$76,250
$100k+ households35.1%
$150k+ households3.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached58
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes3
Housing mix
Single-family share95.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share4.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied55
Renter-occupied2
Vacant units4
Home value & age
Median home value$110,800
Owner homes $300k+3.6%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1966
Older-home share85.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars57
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 19 hail, 20 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Drakesville, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 16, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Drakesville?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Drakesville, IA is 1.75″. It was reported near West Grove, IA on September 10, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Drakesville — 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 Drakesville address?

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