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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Indianola, IA from June 16, 1960 through October 4, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 50125 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
71
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Indianola, IA · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 4, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Indianola, IA

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 4, 2024
7:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter sized hail. Hail covering much of deck. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Indianola, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2023
7:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report with time estimated. Via KCCI viewer.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indianola, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2023
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed from NWSchat.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indianola, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2023
3:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Indianola, IA
2.50″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
11:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Indianola, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Indianola, IA
1.25″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Indianola, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2022
12:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL ON NORTHEAST SIDE OF INDIANOLA. REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Indianola, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 25, 2022
12:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA ONE HALF MILE SOUTH OF HWY 92 ROUGHLY 4 MILES WEST OF INDIANOLA. HALF DOLLAR TO PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Indianola, IA
1.50″ hail
Jul 9, 2021
7:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT PICKARD PARK EAST OF INDIANOLA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Indianola, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 22, 2021
11:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL (1.50 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Indianola, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2021
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Indianola, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 22, 2021
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL IN INDIANOLA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indianola, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2021
4:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Indianola, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2020
12:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Indianola, 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 Indianola, IA

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 24, 2024
9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of large tree down south of Indianola. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Indianola, IA
70 mph
Dec 16, 2021
12:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOCAL TRAINED SPOTTERS REPORTING NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND WIND GUSTS 65-70MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianola, IA
UNK mph
Dec 16, 2021
12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN BLOCKING 65/69 700 BLK S. JEFFERSON WAY. OTHER TREES DOWN IN INDIANOLA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianola, IA
58 mph
Aug 10, 2020
4:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianola, IA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2019
10:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 MILE SOUTH LAKE AHQUABI STATE PARK 3 FT WIDE... 40-50FT TALL MAPLE TREES DOWN... PARTIAL ROOF MISSING ON SHED... WINDOWS BLOWN OUT OF OUTBUILDINGS... WOOD SWING SET FLIPPED OVER. TIME IS ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Indianola, IA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2019
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: IDOT REPORTS TREE AND POWER LINE DAMAGE ALONG HIGHWAY 92. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianola, IA
88 mph
Jun 28, 2018
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED BY ANEMOMETER ON SIMPSON COLLEGE CAMPUS BEFORE POWER WAS LOST DURING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Indianola, IA
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
5:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GRAIN BINS KNOCKED OVER... WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE... INCLUDING TREES SNAPPED AT THE TRUNK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Indianola, IA
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
5:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ON HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianola, IA
58 mph
Jun 28, 2018
5:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianola, IA
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
5:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED AT BOSTON AVE INDIANOLA... IA VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. LARGE TREES DOWN... DAMAGE TO VEHICLES. KNOCKED POWER LINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianola, IA
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
5:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREE BRANCHES DOWN 3 INCHES AND GREATER ALONG HWY. 92 IN INDIANOLA VIA SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianola, IA
68 mph
Jun 28, 2018
5:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianola, IA
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
5:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREE BRANCHES DOWN 3 INCHES OR GREATER NEAR WARREN COUNTY FAIRGROUND VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Indianola, IA
UNK mph
May 17, 2017
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREE BRANCHES OF 2" PLUS DOWN. STILL HAVE RAIN WITH SOME GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 MPH. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianola, 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 Indianola, IA

5 reports
UNK category
Oct 9, 2018
11:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF ROPE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Indianola, IA
EF1 category
Jul 23, 2010
7:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several houses damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .83 S Beech, IA
F0 category
Aug 16, 1997
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Indianola, IA
UNK category
Jun 22, 1969
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Jun 16, 1960
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Indianola, IA
Warren County · 16,485 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

Indianola, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,918
Households6,008
Housing units6,460
Income
Median household income$78,125
$100k+ households44.8%
$150k+ households19.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,880
Attached single-family564
Small multifamily654
Large multifamily1,225
Mobile homes137
Housing mix
Single-family share60.1%
Attached-home share8.7%
Multifamily share29.1%
Mobile-home share2.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,173
Renter-occupied1,835
Vacant units452
Home value & age
Median home value$228,100
Owner homes $300k+22.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,773
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 71 hail, 50 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Indianola, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 4, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Indianola?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Indianola, IA is 2.75″. It was reported near Indianola, IA on June 27, 1976.

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

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

I am selling a home in Indianola — 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 Indianola address?

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