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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Harlan, IA from May 6, 1955 through July 11, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 51537 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
31
Wind Reports
63
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Harlan, IA · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 11, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Harlan, IA

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
1:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Harlan, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harlan, IA
2.00″ hail
May 21, 2024
2:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Harlan, IA
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2024
2:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Harlan, IA
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2022
2:57 AM UTC
Hail report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Harlan, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2019
3:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Harlan, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2019
3:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harlan, IA
3.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2014
8:18 AM CST-6
Hail report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of large hail were received in and just to the south of the city of Harlan. The hail ranged from around quarter size to 3 inches in diameter. The hail was responsible for damage to windows, cars and roofs in and around town.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Harlan, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
12:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 SE Harlan, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2013
1:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 SE Harlan, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2011
5:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Harlan, IA
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2011
7:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Harlan, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 6, 2010
12:01 AM CST-6
Hail report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Harlan, IA
0.88″ hail
Aug 20, 2007
7:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 E Harlan, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2007
3:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was accompanied by 2.2 inches of rain that fell in less than 1 hour.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSE Harlan, 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 Harlan, IA

30 reports
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68 mph
Jul 11, 2025
3:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Harlan, IA
72 mph
Jun 26, 2024
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 72 mph wind gust was measured on a personal weather station 2 miles east of Harlan.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Harlan, IA
62 mph
Jun 26, 2024
1:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 62 mph wind gust was recorded on a personal weather station on the northwest side of Harlan.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Harlan, IA
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
8:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Photos of large tree that fell onto a house leading to holes in the roof and walls.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harlan, IA
64 mph
May 24, 2024
8:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Harlan, IA
60 mph
May 24, 2024
8:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harlan, IA
60 mph
May 24, 2024
8:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Harlan, IA
65 mph
May 7, 2024
2:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: From a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Harlan, IA
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2023
11:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi blown over... part of a roof blown off a building.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harlan, IA
63 mph
Jul 24, 2022
2:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HARLAN AIRPORT AWOS MEASURED A PEAK WIND GUST OF 63 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Harlan, IA
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2022
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 61 MPH GUST. 2-4 IN DIAMETER LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Harlan, IA
72 mph
Dec 15, 2021
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harlan, IA
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2021
4:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harlan, IA
64 mph
Aug 10, 2020
2:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KHNR HARLAN AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Harlan, IA
60 mph
Aug 10, 2020
2:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Harlan, 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 Harlan, IA

8 reports
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
11:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Home destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Harlan, IA
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
11:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multi vortex tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Harlan, IA
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
11:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Significant damage between Portsmith and Harlan. Destroyed home... cars flipped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Harlan, IA
F0 category
May 22, 2004
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado tracked south of Harlan near F-58 and Juniper Road according to emergency management. The tornado was also seen from near the Walnut area in extreme northern Pottawattamie county. The tornado apparently remained in open country and caused little or no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Harlan, IA
F0 category
May 8, 2004
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SSE Harlan, IA
F0 category
Jun 16, 1992
11:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F0 category
Apr 27, 1989
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
May 6, 1955
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Harlan, IA
Shelby County · 4,803 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

Harlan, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,896
Households2,115
Housing units2,304
Income
Median household income$54,923
$100k+ households35.9%
$150k+ households13.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,871
Attached single-family33
Small multifamily179
Large multifamily132
Mobile homes89
Housing mix
Single-family share81.2%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share13.5%
Mobile-home share3.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,445
Renter-occupied670
Vacant units189
Home value & age
Median home value$137,500
Owner homes $300k+8.0%
Owner homes $500k+0.7%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1956
Older-home share80.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,992
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 31 hail, 63 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Harlan, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 11, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Harlan?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Harlan, IA is 3.00″. It was reported near N Harlan, IA on June 30, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Harlan — 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 Harlan address?

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