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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Iowa Falls, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Iowa Falls, IA from June 28, 1959 through May 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Iowa Falls, IA · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last May 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Iowa Falls, IA

22 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2025
10:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: report received via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Iowa Falls, IA
1.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2023
10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Iowa Falls, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Iowa Falls, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2019
1:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA HAIL BEGAN AT 841 AM AND GREW TO NICKEL TO QUARTER AT 845 AM.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iowa Falls, IA
0.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2013
4:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.04 W Iowa Falls, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2007
9:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Iowa Falls, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2007
9:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.65 W Iowa Falls, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
6:10 PM CST
Hail report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iowa Falls, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
5:17 PM CST
Hail report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iowa Falls, IA
0.88″ hail
Jun 27, 2005
4:33 PM CST
Hail report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iowa Falls, IA
0.88″ hail
Jun 24, 2005
4:27 PM CST
Hail report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Iowa Falls, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2005
5:57 AM CST
Hail report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iowa Falls, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2005
5:53 AM CST
Hail report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Iowa Falls, IA
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2004
4:16 PM CST
Hail report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iowa Falls, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2002
12:40 AM CST
Hail report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iowa Falls, 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 Iowa Falls, IA

30 reports
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64 mph
May 16, 2026
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK GUST REPORTED AT IOWA FALLS AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Iowa Falls, IA
58 mph
May 24, 2024
10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak wind gust at Iowa Falls Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Iowa Falls, IA
59 mph
Jul 6, 2022
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ALSO REPORTS DOWNED POWERLINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Iowa Falls, IA
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2020
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREE LIMBS AND POWER LINES DOWN IN IOWA FALLS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Iowa Falls, IA
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2020
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES DOWN. POWER OUTAGES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Iowa Falls, IA
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2020
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HARDIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NOTED MULTIPLE LARGE TREES DOWN. POWER OUT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Iowa Falls, IA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2019
1:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED NUMEROUS INSTANCES OF MEDIUM TO LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN... INCLUDING ESTIMATED 12 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES. ALSO REPORTED POWER OUT IN PARTS OF TOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Iowa Falls, IA
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2019
1:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MANY WHOLE TREES DOWN EITHER SNAPPED OR UPROOTED ALONG WITH SEVERAL SMALLER LIMBS DOWN THROUGHOUT TOWN. SOME ROADS BLOCKED FROM DOWNED TREES. LOCAL COLLEGE WITHOUT POWER. PENNY HAIL ALSO OCCURRED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Iowa Falls, IA
59 mph
Apr 14, 2018
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Iowa Falls, IA
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2017
9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED... VIA SOCIAL MEDIA... WIND DAMAGE IN/NEAR IOWA FALLS. THIS IS A DELAYED REPORT. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Iowa Falls, IA
58 mph
Jun 28, 2017
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 58 MPH/50 KNOT WIND GUST MEASURED AT IOWA FALLS AIRPORT (KIFA).
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Iowa Falls, IA
75 mph
Jun 22, 2015
6:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported large trees down in Iowa Falls. Report received via post to WHO TV Facebook page.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Iowa Falls, IA
75 mph
Jun 22, 2015
6:38 AM CST-6
Wind report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports large trees down across driveway.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Iowa Falls, IA
66 mph
Aug 31, 2014
8:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Iowa Falls Muni Arpt, IA
55 mph
Aug 31, 2014
8:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Miso-vortex just west of the Iowa Fall Airport produced minor crop damage. Damage was found and documented using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.61 W Iowa Falls 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 Iowa Falls, IA

2 reports
EF0 category
Aug 31, 2014
8:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This short lived tornado occurred just west of the Iowa Falls Airport. The circulation was broad for the duration of the tornado but swirls were very evident in the damage pattern across the agricultural fields. This tornado was found and rated using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.57 W Iowa Falls Muni Arpt, IA
F0 category
Jun 6, 1995
7:41 PM CST
Tornado report for Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Iowa Falls, IA
Showing 2 of 2
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

Iowa Falls, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,062
Households2,117
Housing units2,386
Income
Median household income$53,051
$100k+ households34.6%
$150k+ households5.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,923
Attached single-family9
Small multifamily278
Large multifamily169
Mobile homes7
Housing mix
Single-family share80.6%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share18.7%
Mobile-home share0.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,345
Renter-occupied772
Vacant units269
Home value & age
Median home value$106,300
Owner homes $300k+2.7%
Owner homes $500k+0.6%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1958
Older-home share82.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,991
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 22 hail, 40 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Iowa Falls, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Iowa Falls?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Iowa Falls, IA is 3.00″. It was reported near Iowa Falls, IA on May 28, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Iowa Falls — 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 Iowa Falls address?

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