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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Frytown, IA from May 7, 1962 through June 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Frytown, IA · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Frytown, IA

12 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Sharon Center, IA
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 2024
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Williamstown, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2024
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A lot of smaller hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Williamstown, IA
1.50″ hail
Oct 11, 2023
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Williamstown, IA
1.50″ hail
Oct 11, 2023
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail fell for 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Amish, IA
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2018
12:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Williamstown, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2017
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: WNW Williamstown, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2017
6:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Wellman, IA
0.88″ hail
Aug 19, 2012
4:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 WSW Amish, IA
0.75″ hail
Aug 27, 2004
7:43 PM CST
Hail report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Cosgrove, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 20, 1974
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 23, 1973
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 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 Frytown, IA

24 reports
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62 mph
Jun 10, 2026
4:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree toppled one and a quarter mile south of Frytown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Williamstown, IA
62 mph
Jun 10, 2026
4:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Williamstown, IA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report. Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sharon Center, IA
81 mph
Jul 2, 2024
10:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on Davis weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Williamstown, IA
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Update to previous 81 mph wind gust report. Several large tree branches downed by the winds... with some trees snapped in half. One tree fell on their neighbors house... damaging the deck.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Williamstown, IA
60 mph
Jul 2, 2024
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Amish, IA
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
11:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Structural damage to homes and businesses. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: Frytown, IA
64 mph
Dec 16, 2021
2:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Williamstown, IA
UNK mph
May 17, 2019
2:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL SHEEP SHED BLOWN AWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Williamstown, IA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2017
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BRANCHES DOWN. WIND ESTIMATED AT 50-60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: WNW Williamstown, IA
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2017
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED - METAL BLOWN OFF OF AN OUTBUILDING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Kalona, IA
UNK mph
Mar 7, 2017
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PINE TREE UPROOTED...MACHINE SHED DOOR LOST AND STRUCTURE OF BUILDING SHIFTED OFF FOUNDATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Williamstown, IA
60 mph
Apr 12, 2014
11:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph southwest of Frytown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 SSW Williamstown, IA
75 mph
Apr 12, 2014
11:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported that a large pine tree was sheared off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 SSW Williamstown, IA
60 mph
Jun 24, 2013
2:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported a 60 foot pine tree was blown down. They estimated the winds to be around 60 mph. Additionally, over six inches of rain fell in the area since midnight.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.7 WNW Amish, 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 Frytown, IA

11 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
9:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** A TORNADO MOVED NORTHEAST DESTROYING TREES... A FEW OUTBUILDINGS... AND A GRAIN BIN IN RURAL JOHNSON COUNTY. THEN THE TORNADO CROSSED HWY 218 HEAVILY DAMAGING THE JAMES ST WAREHOUSE NEAR HWY 6 IN CORALVILLE. SEVERAL TRAILERS AND A TRUCK WERE FLIPPED OVER IN VICINITY. A RETAIL BUILDING ALSO HAD PART OF A ROOF LIFTED OFF WITH SEVERAL VEHICLES ROLLED OR FLIPPED. THE TORNADO THEN TRACKED INTO A RESIDENTIAL AREA DESTROYING MANY TREES THAT BECAME UPROOTED AND SNAPPED. AT LEAST 2 INJURIES WERE REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AT THIS TIME. THE TORNADO THEN DISSIPATING BEFORE REACHING INTERSTATE 80.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Amish, IA
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
9:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SATELLITE AND RADAR DATA SUGGEST THAT A DIFFERENT TORNADO FORMED. DAT POINTS FROM AREA SUGGEST EF0 WITH 85 MPH WINDS ALONG ITS 6 MILE PATH. WIDTH IS UNKNOWN. THE STORM CYCLED AGAIN AND THEN PRODUCED THE CORALVILLE EF2.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Amish, IA
UNK category
May 30, 2019
1:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TRAINED SPOTTERS OF A TORNADO TOUCHDOWN NORTH OF KALONA AND SOUTH OF FRYTOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Kalona, IA
UNK category
May 24, 2019
11:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND. MULTIPLE SPOTTERS OBSERVED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Williamstown, IA
EF0 category
Apr 27, 2014
3:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey teams determined that a tornado developed in far northern Wapello County, crossed Keokuk County and southeastern Iowa County, and ended in rural southwest Johnson County. This entry is for the portion of the tornado that affected Johnson County. ||This long track tornado initially started east of Highland Center and traveled at about 60 mph to the northeast. After crossing Keokuk and southeastern Iowa Counties, the tornado moved into Johnson County about 10 miles southwest of Tiffin at around 4:02 pm CDT (3:02 pm CST). It left a path of scattered tree and shed damage for about 4.25 miles in rural southwest Johnson County as it weakened. ||It finally lifted about 4.2 miles south of Oxford at about 4:06 pm CDT (3:06 pm CST).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.35 WNW Windham, IA
F1 category
Apr 13, 2006
7:16 PM CST
Tornado report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated F1
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Sharon Center, IA
F2 category
May 8, 1988
1:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Jun 7, 1984
9:03 PM CST
Tornado report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Jun 29, 1983
12:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNK category
Aug 15, 1977
11:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F0 category
Apr 23, 1975
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Frytown, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 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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Frytown, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population32
Households8
Housing units8
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households100%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached8
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share100%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8
Renter-occupied0
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+100%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built--
Older-home share--
Vehicle context
Households with cars8
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 24 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near Frytown, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Frytown?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Frytown, IA is 1.75″. It was reported near Frytown, IA on June 20, 1974.

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

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

I am selling a home in Frytown — 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 Frytown address?

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