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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gowrie, IA from May 7, 1962 through July 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gowrie, IA · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gowrie, IA

29 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2026
9:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gowrie, IA
1.50″ hail
Jul 2, 2026
8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Gowrie, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
1:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gowrie, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
1:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Largest hail is golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Gowrie, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
1:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gowrie, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 13, 2018
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Gowrie, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2018
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gowrie, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2018
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Gowrie, IA
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2017
1:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Farnhamville, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 6, 2017
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA. .
NWS Hail Report Location: Gowrie, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 6, 2017
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL COVERING THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gowrie, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2014
7:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .39 NE Gowrie, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2010
6:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .4 WNW Gowrie, IA
0.88″ hail
Jul 7, 2009
2:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.68 ESE Gowrie, IA
0.88″ hail
Jun 11, 2008
8:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Farnhamville, 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 Gowrie, IA

29 reports
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60 mph
May 17, 2017
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gowrie, IA
69 mph
Aug 31, 2014
7:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Six to ten inch tree limbs were reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.31 E Farnhamville, IA
49 mph
Aug 31, 2014
7:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Another very short lived miso-vortex with minor crop damage. Damage was found and documented using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.49 W Lena, IA
55 mph
Aug 31, 2014
7:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Short lived miso-vortex that produced minor crop damage along its path. Damage was found and documented using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.09 SSE Farnhamville, IA
55 mph
Aug 31, 2014
7:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Very short lived miso-vortex produced minor crop damage along its path. Damage was found and documented using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.67 SSE Farnhamville, IA
55 mph
Aug 31, 2014
7:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Brief miso-vortex that produce minor crop damage along its path. Damage was found and documented using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.54 S Farnhamville, IA
55 mph
Aug 31, 2014
7:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Miso-vortex crossed from Calhoun county into Webster county. This vortex produced minor crop damage before dissipating. Damage was found and documented using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.18 S Farnhamville, IA
55 mph
Aug 31, 2014
7:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small miso-vortex which crossed from Calhoun county into Webster county and dissipated shortly thereafter. Only minor crop damage. Damage was found and documented using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.81 S Farnhamville, IA
55 mph
Aug 31, 2014
7:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Another very brief miso-vortex that produced minor crop damage. Damage was found and documented using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.92 SSE Farnhamville, IA
49 mph
Aug 31, 2014
7:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Very brief miso-vortex that produced only minor crop damage. Damage was found and documented using high resolutions satellite imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.78 S Farnhamville, IA
70 mph
Jun 30, 2014
10:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter estimated winds of 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.23 SE Farnhamville, IA
58 mph
Jul 25, 2012
7:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Branches broken by winds in the city park.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Gowrie, IA
70 mph
Jul 25, 2012
7:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many tree branches down in town, some blocking streets. Amstar sign just hanging to its base. Winds were estimated of 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Gowrie, IA
60 mph
Jul 25, 2012
7:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.23 SE Farnhamville, IA
61 mph
Jul 18, 2010
1:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches were blown down by the wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: .4 WNW Gowrie, 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 Gowrie, IA

7 reports
UNK category
Jul 14, 2021
9:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DNR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORTS A TORNADO ALONG 340TH ST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Gowrie, IA
EF0 category
Aug 31, 2014
7:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado traveled east southeast along it entire path and had a broad circulation for much of its life. Very well defined swirls and convergence noted along its path. Tornado was found and rated using high resolution satellite data.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.27 SSW Gowrie, IA
EF0 category
Aug 31, 2014
7:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado had an intermittent path with moderate to brief areas of extensive crop damage. Tornado was found and rated using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.21 S Farnhamville, IA
EF0 category
Aug 31, 2014
7:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado entered Webster county from Greene county. Tornado continued to head northeast and produced damage to an old grain silo. The tornado circulation weakened and became somewhat ill-defined before taking and hard right turn before dissipating. Tornado was found and rated using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.7 WSW Lena, IA
F0 category
Aug 8, 2004
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown of landspout in open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Gowrie, IA
F1 category
May 17, 1982
1:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
May 17, 1982
1:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Gowrie, IA
Webster County · 13,143 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

Gowrie, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population894
Households381
Housing units472
Income
Median household income$74,375
$100k+ households42.0%
$150k+ households17.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached408
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily48
Large multifamily16
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share86.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share13.6%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied315
Renter-occupied66
Vacant units91
Home value & age
Median home value$98,400
Owner homes $300k+11.1%
Owner homes $500k+3.2%
Owner homes $750k+3.2%
Median year built1952
Older-home share84.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars374
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 29 hail, 29 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Gowrie, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gowrie?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gowrie, IA is 3.00″. It was reported near Gowrie, IA on May 7, 1962.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gowrie — 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 Gowrie address?

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