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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Forest City, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Forest City, IA from October 12, 1961 through August 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 50436 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Forest City, IA · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Forest City, IA

28 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2026
6:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: From social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest City, IA
1.25″ hail
Jul 23, 2022
7:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FEW HAILSTONES OF HALF DOLLAR SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Forest City, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2015
5:07 AM CST-6
Hail report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail and relayed by the Sheriff's office.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Forest City, IA
0.88″ hail
Aug 1, 2013
3:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .79 SE Forest City, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2013
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: .44 SE Forest City, IA
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2012
3:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 NE Forest City, IA
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2012
3:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.66 ESE Forest City, IA
0.88″ hail
May 3, 2012
3:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mainly pea size hail with bigger hail up to nickel size mixed in. Lasted about 7 minutes and started to cover the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Forest City, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2009
8:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.85 SSW Neils, IA
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2005
9:43 PM CST
Hail report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Forest City Arpt, IA
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2005
9:40 PM CST
Hail report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest City, IA
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2005
9:38 PM CST
Hail report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest City, IA
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2005
9:32 PM CST
Hail report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Forest City, IA
0.88″ hail
May 19, 2004
6:49 PM CST
Hail report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Forest City, IA
0.75″ hail
May 19, 2004
6:45 PM CST
Hail report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest City, 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 Forest City, IA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
3:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs down... as well as corn stalks blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest City, IA
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2022
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12 INCH DIAMETER TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. FEW TREES UPROOTED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest City, IA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2019
3:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE SPOTTERS HAVE REPORTED TREE LIMBS... ABOUT 3 TO 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER HAVE BEEN DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Forest City, IA
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2018
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BRANCHES DOWN AROUND TOWN... RANGING UP TO 6 INCHES IN DIAMETER - DELAYED REPORT... ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest City, IA
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2017
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED MULTIPLE BROKEN WINDOWS... POWER LINES DOWN... AND TREES DOWNED IN DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest City, IA
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2016
7:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND UPROOTED. CAMPER DESTROYED BY FALLEN TREE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. .
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Forest City, IA
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2016
7:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BLOCKING HIGHWAY 69.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Forest City, IA
69 mph
Jun 16, 2014
5:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power lines down and tree limbs down throughout town.
NWS Wind Report Location: .77 SE Forest City, IA
60 mph
Sep 2, 2011
4:24 AM CST-6
Wind report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A street sign was blown over and a large trampoline flipped. Several large limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Forest City, IA
70 mph
Jun 17, 2010
7:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds cause tree damage and damage to houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Forest City, IA
86 mph
May 25, 2010
4:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles were downed near Forest City.
NWS Wind Report Location: .85 SE Forest City, IA
60 mph
Jun 23, 2009
1:49 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Forest City, IA
58 mph
Jun 20, 2005
4:15 PM CST
Wind report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest City, IA
58 mph
Nov 17, 2003
9:10 AM CST
Wind report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Forest City, IA
64 mph
Nov 17, 2003
9:05 AM CST
Wind report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest City, 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 Forest City, IA

4 reports
UNK category
Aug 17, 2025
11:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed report. Trained spotter shared pictures of a tornado in a cornfield... possibly striking a wind turbine. Location estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Crystal Lake, IA
F0 category
Jun 6, 1995
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Forest City, IA
F2 category
May 17, 1982
2:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F0 category
Aug 28, 1979
5:14 PM CST
Tornado report for Forest City, IA
Winnebago County · 4,318 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

Forest City, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,280
Households1,564
Housing units1,780
Income
Median household income$62,917
$100k+ households37.9%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,317
Attached single-family26
Small multifamily256
Large multifamily87
Mobile homes94
Housing mix
Single-family share74.0%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share19.3%
Mobile-home share5.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,131
Renter-occupied433
Vacant units216
Home value & age
Median home value$136,400
Owner homes $300k+9.9%
Owner homes $500k+2.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1968
Older-home share75.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,425
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 34 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Forest City, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Forest City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Forest City, IA is 3.50″. It was reported near Forest City, IA on June 22, 1997.

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

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

I am selling a home in Forest City — 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 Forest City address?

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