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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Fairfax, IA from April 27, 1991 through July 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Fairfax, IA · 1991–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Fairfax, IA

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2026
4:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to Quarter Sized Hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfax, IA
1.25″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Fairfax, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Fairfax, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Fairfax, IA
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2024
11:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Fairfax, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Fairfax, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Fairfax, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Fairfax, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2011
5:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail fell about 1 mile south of the Cedar Rapids Airport or about 10 miles south southwest of Cedar Rapids, IA at 644 pm CDT April 3.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 SSE (Cid)Cedar Rapids Ar, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2010
5:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail fell in Fairfax, IA at 648 pm June 18.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Fairfax, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
7:36 PM CST
Hail report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: On the Benton/Linn Rd
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Fairfax, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
6:38 PM CST
Hail report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report is from Co-op observer located 1.9 miles southeast of Walford on the Linn/Johnson line; walnut size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Fairfax, IA
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2004
6:51 PM CST
Hail report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Fairfax, IA
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2004
6:21 PM CST
Hail report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfax, IA
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2003
5:12 PM CST
Hail report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, IA

23 reports
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60 mph
Aug 15, 2025
10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Fairfax, IA
60 mph
Aug 3, 2022
3:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 50 TO 60 MPH WIND GUSTS ESTIMATED. HEAVY DOWNPOUR ALSO WITH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Fairfax, IA
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2021
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF DAMAGE TO SOME MOBILE HOMES. WINDOWS BLOWN OUT... SIDING RIPPED OFF THE HOUSE... PART OF THE ROOF BLOWN OFF... ALONG WITH MANY SHINGLES BLOWN OFF THE ROOF. TORNADO POSSIBLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Fairfax, IA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
5:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MPH WITH LARGE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfax, IA
74 mph
Aug 10, 2020
5:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED WITH HANDHELD ANEMOMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Fairfax, IA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
5:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A BUNCH OF DAMAGE DONE TO TREES... ROOFING MISSING ON SEVERAL BUILDINGS... AND A BUILDING WAS DESTROYED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfax, IA
70 mph
May 17, 2017
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfax, IA
83 mph
Jun 30, 2014
1:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported a business building destroyed by high winds from a severe thunderstorm. One person was killed and another injured due to the collapsed structure. A NWS survey found the roof had been blown off which caused the walls to collapse inward and the body was found underneath the rubble.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Fairfax, IA
73 mph
Jun 16, 2014
9:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Fairfax Fire Department reported 70 mph winds relayed by the emergency manager.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Beverly, IA
81 mph
Jun 29, 2012
5:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 80 mph snapped a warning siren pole about 2.5 miles west southwest of Covington, IA around 6 pm CDT June 29.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.45 WSW Covington, IA
70 mph
Jun 29, 2012
4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph were observed on Benton Linn Rd about 9 miles west of Cedar Rapids, IA at 540 pm CDT June 29. This report was relayed by the Linn County EMA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.62 NW Beverly, IA
60 mph
Jun 25, 2008
8:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph occurred in Fairfax.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.03 W Fairfax, IA
64 mph
Jul 17, 2007
4:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind estimated to be 65 mph flattened some corn fields. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.43 SSW Fairfax, IA
66 mph
Aug 10, 2006
4:20 AM CST
Wind report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several corn fields were flattened to the west and south of Fairfax in Fairfax Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Fairfax, IA
60 mph
Jul 17, 2006
5:25 PM CST
Wind report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph flattened corn fields. Time is estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, IA

1 reports
UNK category
Apr 8, 2021
1:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for Fairfax, IA
Linn County · 68,380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT TO CHANGE THE TIME FROM AM TO PM 3 NE FAIRFAX. A BRIEF TORNADO CAUSED DAMAGE TO SEVERAL MANUFACTURED HOMES IN THE SOUTHWEST PART OF CEDAR RAPIDS WEDNESDAY EVENING. ONE HOME SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT ROOF DAMAGE... WITH ADDITIONAL SIDING DAMAGE TO NEARBY HOMES. ONE PERSON SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES FROM GLASS AFTER THEIR BEDROOM WINDOW BLEW IN. THE TORNADO LOFTED DEBRIS INTO A NEARBY FIELD. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS WERE AROUND 85 MPH AND THE TORNADO WAS RATED EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Fairfax, 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

Fairfax, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,865
Households985
Housing units1,009
Income
Median household income$120,552
$100k+ households57.4%
$150k+ households27.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached727
Attached single-family215
Small multifamily49
Large multifamily18
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share72.1%
Attached-home share21.3%
Multifamily share6.6%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied918
Renter-occupied67
Vacant units24
Home value & age
Median home value$278,800
Owner homes $300k+43.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built2004
Older-home share27.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars959
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 23 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Fairfax, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Fairfax?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Fairfax, IA is 1.75″. It was reported near Fairfax, IA on April 14, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Fairfax — 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 Fairfax address?

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