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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Larchwood, IA from July 25, 1960 through July 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Larchwood, IA · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Larchwood, IA

25 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 29, 2022
9:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Larchwood, IA
4.00″ hail
Aug 29, 2021
12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE PICTURES FROM AROUND LARCHWOOD VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF HAIL RANGING FROM TENNIS BALL SIZE TO AS LARGE AS 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Larchwood, IA
2.50″ hail
Aug 29, 2021
12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Larchwood, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 29, 2021
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY PEA-SIZED HAIL FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES... LARGEST HAIL STONES WERE QUARTER SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Larchwood, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2021
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. RECEIVED LARGER HAIL FROM SECONDARY STORM LATER IN EVENING.
NWS Hail Report Location: Larchwood, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2021
2:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: Larchwood, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2021
2:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Larchwood, IA
1.25″ hail
Aug 16, 2016
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Larchwood, IA
1.50″ hail
Sep 9, 2015
4:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 NE Larchwood, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2013
7:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Larchwood, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
4:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.44 NW Larchwood, IA
0.88″ hail
Aug 27, 2008
4:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 NW Lester, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2008
11:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Larchwood, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 21, 2007
4:41 AM CST-6
Hail report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Larchwood, IA
1.00″ hail
Sep 8, 2005
4:00 AM CST
Hail report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Larchwood, 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 Larchwood, IA

13 reports
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63 mph
Jul 26, 2026
2:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Larchwood, IA
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple 8 to 10 inch diameter branches down around town. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Larchwood, IA
64 mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported gust of 64 mph at 3:05 am CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Larchwood, IA
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
9:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE TREES SNAPPED AND LARGE BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Larchwood, IA
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
9:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF LARGE BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Larchwood, IA
87 mph
May 13, 2022
12:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Larchwood, IA
70 mph
Sep 8, 2005
4:00 AM CST
Wind report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Larchwood, IA
70 mph
Sep 8, 2005
3:55 AM CST
Wind report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds destroyed an empty 300,000 bushel grain storage bin, and a large wooden storage shed under construction. The winds also caused tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Larchwood, IA
60 mph
Aug 3, 2005
7:50 PM CST
Wind report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Larchwood, IA
66 mph
Jul 3, 2003
10:39 PM CST
Wind report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Larchwood, IA
70 mph
Jun 12, 2001
6:44 PM CST
Wind report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Larchwood, IA
70 mph
Apr 7, 2001
1:45 AM CST
Wind report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Larchwood, IA
70 mph
Jul 18, 1998
8:40 PM CST
Wind report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Larchwood, 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 Larchwood, IA

3 reports
F2 category
May 7, 1993
2:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Border Crosser, went into Minnehaha County, SD at 1500CST. Intense thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching cold front. This line was the first wave of storms to form. The bulk of the severe weather passed to the west and north of Iowa. One very large cell formed over the northwest corner of the state. It produced a tornado northwest of Larchwood, in the northwest corner of Lyon County. Buildings were damaged on three farms. A total of 10 buildings were destroyed as well as two silos. On one of the farms, the owner watched as a 1500 pound fertilizer tank was lifted 50 feet into the air and blew past his window. Total damage to the three farmsteads affected amounted to about $200,000. The only injury that occurred was to a bull on one of the farms. The bull sustained a broken leg. The tornado passed into southeast South Dakota shortly after this damage occurred. It was a border crossing tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Larchwood, IA
F2 category
Jul 6, 1978
7:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Jul 25, 1960
11:54 PM CST
Tornado report for Larchwood, IA
Lyon County · 4,356 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

Larchwood, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,076
Households393
Housing units424
Income
Median household income$69,327
$100k+ households39.2%
$150k+ households12.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached360
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily29
Large multifamily20
Mobile homes10
Housing mix
Single-family share84.9%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share11.6%
Mobile-home share2.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied314
Renter-occupied79
Vacant units31
Home value & age
Median home value$189,700
Owner homes $300k+12.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1970
Older-home share60.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars378
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 25 hail, 13 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Larchwood, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 26, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Larchwood?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Larchwood, IA is 4.00″. It was reported near Larchwood, IA on August 29, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in Larchwood — 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 Larchwood address?

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