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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Ida Grove, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ida Grove, IA from July 4, 1957 through May 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
36
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ida Grove, IA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last May 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ida Grove, IA

28 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
1:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Ida Grove, IA
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Ida Grove, IA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2022
4:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA WITH PICTURE SHOWING 1 INCH HAIL ON A RULER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Ida Grove, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
11:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT WITH PICTURE... 1 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ida Grove, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ida Grove, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2021
3:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ida Grove, IA
1.25″ hail
Jun 17, 2021
3:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ida Grove, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2020
7:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Ida Grove, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 6, 2020
6:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RECEIVED REPORT VIA NWSCHAT FROM MEDIA PARTNER... WHO RECEIVED THE REPORT FROM THE PUBLIC. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ida Grove, IA
2.50″ hail
Jun 6, 2020
6:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RECEIVED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA... WITH PICTURE SHOWING 2.5 INCH HAIL STONE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ida Grove, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2020
6:57 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ida Grove, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2020
6:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF INCH TO ONE INCH HAIL REPORTED... LASTING FOR AROUND 15 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Ida Grove, IA
0.88″ hail
Jun 6, 2015
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 E Ida Grove Muni Arpt, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
6:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Ida Grove, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2009
6:53 AM CST-6
Hail report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was accompanied by heavy rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.87 SSW Ida Grove Muni Arpt, 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 Ida Grove, IA

30 reports
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59 mph
May 18, 2026
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station RIGI4 Ida Grove.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Ida Grove, IA
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2022
11:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR. NUMEROUS LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN THROUGHOUT TOWN AND SEVERAL TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ida Grove, IA
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2022
1:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 ESE IDA GROVE. LOTS OF BRANCHES DOWN... ONE APPROXIMATELY 8 INCH PINE TREE SPLIT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Ida Grove, IA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOTS OF BRANCHES DOWN... ONE APPROXIMATELY 8 INCH PINE TREE SPLIT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Ida Grove, IA
UNK mph
Dec 15, 2021
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MACHINE SHED DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Ida Grove, IA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2021
2:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES AND TREE BRANCHES DOWN ACROSS PARTS OF TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ida Grove, IA
70 mph
Aug 10, 2020
2:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS WERE STREWN ACROSS THE HIGHWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Ida Grove, IA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2019
8:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE TREES DOWN... SOME BRANCHES SCATTERED ACROSS THE YARD... PEA-SIZED HAIL... AND HEARD REPORTS OF SOME CORN LAID DOWN AROUND IDA GROVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Ida Grove, IA
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2018
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWN AROUND TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ida Grove, IA
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2018
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM IDA GROVE. SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWN AROUND TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ida Grove, IA
60 mph
Jul 28, 2015
4:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including large limbs blown down. The winds also blew down at least two power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 W Ida Grove, IA
64 mph
Jun 6, 2015
2:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.36 WSW Ida Grove, IA
64 mph
May 23, 2012
6:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including large branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.93 S Ida Grove Muni Arpt, IA
63 mph
Apr 9, 2011
7:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.55 S Ida Grove Muni Arpt, IA
61 mph
Apr 9, 2011
7:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof of an outbuilding.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.15 S Ida Grove Muni Arpt, 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 Ida Grove, IA

3 reports
UNK category
Sep 24, 2019
10:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNE Ida Grove, IA
F0 category
Jun 13, 2001
9:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 16 NW Ida Grove, IA
F0 category
Jun 16, 1992
9:48 PM CST
Tornado report for Ida Grove, IA
Ida County · 2,891 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

Ida Grove, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,904
Households901
Housing units1,094
Income
Median household income$63,194
$100k+ households33.2%
$150k+ households9.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached879
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily118
Large multifamily77
Mobile homes20
Housing mix
Single-family share80.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share17.8%
Mobile-home share1.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied723
Renter-occupied178
Vacant units193
Home value & age
Median home value$96,000
Owner homes $300k+5.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1958
Older-home share82.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars879
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 36 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Ida Grove, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ida Grove?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ida Grove, IA is 4.50″. It was reported near Ida Grove, IA on June 17, 1978.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ida Grove — 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 Ida Grove address?

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