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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Fort Madison, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Fort Madison, IA from March 28, 1958 through June 3, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
60
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Fort Madison, IA · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 3, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Fort Madison, IA

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 5, 2024
1:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Largest stones were quarter size. Picture from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Fort Madison, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2017
9:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fort Madison, IA
0.88″ hail
May 4, 2015
3:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported several stones of dime to nickel sized. Most stones were less than 0.5 inches in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.72 WSW Ft Madison, IA
0.75″ hail
Feb 20, 2014
2:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.72 WSW Ft Madison, IA
0.88″ hail
Jul 19, 2010
6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-sized hail covered the ground about 3 miles north of Fort Madison, IA around 730 pm CDT July 19. Heavy rain was also observed with zero visibility.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.26 WSW Ft Madison Muni Arpt, IA
0.88″ hail
Mar 12, 2006
9:46 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Madison, IA
2.00″ hail
May 8, 2003
7:34 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous car windows broken
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Ft Madison, IA
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2003
7:34 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Madison, IA
1.25″ hail
May 8, 2003
7:29 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Ft Madison, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2000
2:25 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Madison, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2000
11:50 AM CST
Hail report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Madison, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 1999
2:28 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Madison, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 18, 1996
4:24 PM CST
Hail report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Ft Madison, IA
1.50″ hail
Feb 27, 1996
12:29 AM CST
Hail report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Ft Madison, IA
4.50″ hail
Jun 17, 1992
11:35 AM CST
Hail report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Fort Madison, IA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 3, 2025
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down at Rodeo Park. Time estimated from radar information.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Fort Madison Munic, IA
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2025
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree damage throughout all of Fort Madison from 53rd street to 6th street. Trees down on houses... trees on roads. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Fort Madison, IA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
3:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree limbs down. estimated 80 MPH winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Fort Madison, IA
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2022
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4-6 DIAMETER TREE BRANCH SNAPPED. REPORT RELAYED BY SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Fort Madison, IA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2021
6:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A CARPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Madison, IA
UNK mph
Mar 24, 2021
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: APPROXIMATE TIME... EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED THAT A ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF OF A HOME WITH SHEDS BLOWN OVER WITH DEBRIS IN TREES. A SPOTTER ALSO REPORTED A WELL DEFINED WALL CLOUD VISIBLE FROM DENMARK... IA LOOKING TOWARDS WHERE THE DAMAGE OCCURRED. PROBABLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Fort Madison Munic, IA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2019
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE TO THE GREGORY MANUFACTURING CO NORTH OF MONTROSE. PICTURE RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Bluff Park, IA
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS AND WIRES DOWN ON AVENUE F.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Madison, IA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2018
6:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ON POWERLINES CAUSING A POWER OUTAGE IN DOWNTOWN. ABOUT 1400 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Madison, IA
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2017
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF LARGE FARM SHED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Fort Madison, IA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2017
12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN IN FORT MADISON THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO REMOVE FROM ROADS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Madison, IA
64 mph
Mar 7, 2017
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Madison Municipal, IA
64 mph
Mar 7, 2017
4:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Madison, IA
60 mph
Jun 20, 2015
6:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several 3 to 6 inch diameter tree limbs were reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 NW Ft Madison, IA
81 mph
Jun 7, 2015
5:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four to 5 trees totally blown down in the city of Fort Madison, Iowa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.72 WSW Ft Madison, 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 Fort Madison, IA

10 reports
UNK category
Mar 24, 2021
12:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TORNADO CAUSED ROOF/TREE DAMAGE AND DESTROYED A SHED AT A RESIDENCE NORTH OF TOWN. THE LEE COUNTY EM AND SHERIFF DEPT. ASSISTED WITH THIS SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Fort Madison Munic, IA
EF1 category
Jun 20, 2015
6:34 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey teams showed that this tornado produced damage to trees along its path, including snapping the trunks of hardwood trees. The EF1, 100 mph wind-producing tornado was narrow.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.61 W Ft Madison Muni Arpt, IA
F0 category
Apr 7, 1998
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ft Madison, IA
F1 category
Oct 22, 1979
3:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNK category
Apr 28, 1968
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNK category
Apr 28, 1968
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Apr 30, 1967
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F3 category
Jan 24, 1967
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Mar 29, 1960
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNK category
Mar 28, 1958
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Fort Madison, IA
Lee County · 12,522 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

Fort Madison, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,221
Households4,579
Housing units5,142
Income
Median household income$49,359
$100k+ households30.6%
$150k+ households8.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,874
Attached single-family158
Small multifamily511
Large multifamily452
Mobile homes125
Housing mix
Single-family share75.3%
Attached-home share3.1%
Multifamily share18.7%
Mobile-home share2.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,347
Renter-occupied1,232
Vacant units563
Home value & age
Median home value$95,900
Owner homes $300k+2.1%
Owner homes $500k+0.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1951
Older-home share86.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,353
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 16 hail, 60 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Fort Madison, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 3, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Fort Madison?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Fort Madison, IA is 4.50″. It was reported near Fort Madison, IA on June 17, 1992.

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

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

I am selling a home in Fort Madison — 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 Fort Madison address?

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