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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Dubuque, IA from May 8, 1964 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 52001 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
67
Wind Reports
144
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Dubuque, IA · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Dubuque, IA

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 12, 2026
12:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Dubuque Regional Ar, IA
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2024
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained Spotter reported quarter size hail at the Amazon facility in Dubuque.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Dubuque, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2023
12:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at Dubuque County Fairgrounds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Edmore, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
4:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Dubuque Regional Ar, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
4:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Dubuque Regional A, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
4:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Dubuque, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
4:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Dubuque Regional Ar, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
4:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY PEAS WITH A FEW QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dubuque Regional Arpt, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2021
9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT WITH PICTURE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dubuque Regional Arpt, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2017
5:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dubuque, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2017
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 TO 1.125 INCH DIAMETER HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Dubuque, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2017
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Dubuque, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2017
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Dubuque, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2017
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Dubuque, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2017
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dubuque, 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 Dubuque, IA

30 reports
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65 mph
Aug 11, 2026
1:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED AT DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dubuque Regional Arpt, IA
60 mph
Jun 10, 2026
6:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter estimated winds of 50 to 60 mph with thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Center Grove, IA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Couple trees uprooted along with many branches downed and some fence damage... including along Asbury Road near Bunker Hill Golf Course. Time estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Dubuque, IA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 inch tree limbs snapped. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Center Grove, IA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
5:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many small to medium sized branches blown down. A larger size branch causing traffic issues on one downtown street. Medium sized tree uprooted in front yard 3 houses from us.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Dubuque, IA
74 mph
Jun 10, 2026
5:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak wind gust at Dubuque Regional Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dubuque Regional Arpt, IA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
5:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports widespread 70-80 mph winds in the area with numerous trees down and power outages. Some traffic lights have power out on Hwy 20.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dubuque, IA
88 mph
Apr 14, 2026
11:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dubuque Regional Arpt, IA
59 mph
Jul 29, 2025
8:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Missed report from DBQ ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dubuque Regional Arpt, IA
60 mph
Jul 11, 2025
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Dubuque, IA
59 mph
Jul 11, 2025
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dubuque Regional Arpt, IA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: damage to swing set.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dubuque, IA
60 mph
Jun 27, 2025
12:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Julien, IA
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
2:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report and time estimated from radar. Large business sign down just south of the Pennsylvania Ave and JFK Road intersection.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Center Grove, IA
79 mph
Jul 15, 2024
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KDBQ Dubuque Arpt.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dubuque Regional Arpt, 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 Dubuque, IA

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 14, 2026
11:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado began just northwest of the Dubuque Regional Airport. Max winds of 100 to 105 mph was observed. The tornado caused damage to trees... snapping and uprooting trees along its path. A newly constructed home had roof damage on three sides of the roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Dubuque Regional A, IA
F0 category
May 15, 1998
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Dubuque, IA
F3 category
Sep 9, 1970
5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Jul 31, 1970
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Jul 9, 1966
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · 30,447 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Dubuque, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population59,271
Households25,818
Housing units27,629
Income
Median household income$64,985
$100k+ households37.3%
$150k+ households13.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached17,081
Attached single-family1,154
Small multifamily4,789
Large multifamily3,729
Mobile homes876
Housing mix
Single-family share61.8%
Attached-home share4.2%
Multifamily share30.8%
Mobile-home share3.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied16,728
Renter-occupied9,090
Vacant units1,811
Home value & age
Median home value$193,100
Owner homes $300k+18.5%
Owner homes $500k+5.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1962
Older-home share73.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars23,737
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 67 hail, 144 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Dubuque, 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 Dubuque?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Dubuque, IA is 4.50″. It was reported near Dubuque, IA on August 19, 1994.

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

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

I am selling a home in Dubuque — 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 Dubuque address?

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