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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Little Sioux, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Little Sioux, IA from June 19, 1979 through April 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
56
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Little Sioux, IA · 1979–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Little Sioux, IA

26 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report from spotter of approximately half dollar size hail 4 miles west of Pisgah.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Little Sioux, IA
3.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
1:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Little Sioux, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
1:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Little Sioux, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Little Sioux, IA
1.00″ hail
Sep 23, 2023
4:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from Emergency Manager of Quarter-size hail in Little Sioux.
NWS Hail Report Location: Little Sioux, IA
1.75″ hail
Sep 24, 2019
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Little Sioux, IA
2.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2017
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WIND SPEED 55 TO 60 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Little Sioux, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2014
5:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Little Sioux, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2009
2:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Accompanied by 40 mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.48 SE Little Sioux, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
8:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was accompanied by a wind gust of around 55 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Little Sioux, IA
0.88″ hail
May 18, 2005
1:10 AM CST
Hail report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Little Sioux, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 20, 2005
4:25 AM CST
Hail report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Little Sioux, IA
1.25″ hail
Sep 14, 2004
5:08 PM CST
Hail report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Little Sioux, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2004
3:10 AM CST
Hail report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Little Sioux, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2004
8:05 PM CST
Hail report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Little Sioux, 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 Little Sioux, IA

30 reports
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65 mph
Jun 13, 2024
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Little Sioux, IA
61 mph
Apr 30, 2024
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOT automated station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Little Sioux, IA
70 mph
Jul 24, 2022
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COOP OBSERVER ESTIMATED WIND GUSTS AT 65 TO 70 MPH AND REPORTED TREE DAMAGE IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Little Sioux, IA
70 mph
May 13, 2022
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VISIBILITY FROM DUST DOWN TO 2 MILES. DIME SIZED HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Little Sioux, IA
60 mph
Aug 18, 2021
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM AM TO PM AT 2 NW LITTLE SIOUX. COOP OBSERVER REPORTED AN ESTIMATED WIND GUST OF 60 MPH AND NICKLE SIZED HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Little Sioux, IA
60 mph
Jul 9, 2021
4:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 2 NW LITTLE SIOUX. COOP OBSERVER REPORTED AN ESTIMATED WIND GUST OF 60 MPH AND NICKLE SIZED HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Little Sioux, IA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2021
1:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 TREE LIMBS CRACKED AND BROKEN. WINDS ESTIMATED 50 TO 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Little Sioux, IA
70 mph
Aug 10, 2020
2:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COOP OBSERVER ESTIMATED WIND SPEEDS OF 70 MPH. NOTED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL DOWNED TREE LIMBS IN HIS AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Little Sioux, IA
60 mph
Jul 11, 2020
6:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HEARD BRANCHES CRACKING... BUT UNSURE IF LIMBS WERE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Little Sioux, IA
65 mph
Sep 22, 2019
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 55 TO 65 MPH WINDS GUSTS WITH SOME LIMBS BROKEN (SIZE UNKNOWN).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Little Sioux, IA
60 mph
Jun 2, 2018
5:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Little Sioux, IA
60 mph
May 1, 2018
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Little Sioux, IA
60 mph
Jun 17, 2017
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Little Sioux, IA
60 mph
Sep 9, 2016
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HALF INCH HAIL AS WELL WITH THE WIND.
NWS Wind Report Location: Little Sioux, IA
60 mph
Aug 11, 2016
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GUSTY WINDS LASTED FOR 15 MINUTES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Little Sioux, 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 Little Sioux, IA

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 23, 2026
6:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed approximately 1.5 miles north-northwest of Little Sioux at 1:46 PM. The tornado began just southeast of the intersection of 120th Street and Dayton Avenue... flipping a center pivot. It continued northeast... damaging farm outbuildings... trees... and power poles near 120th Street and Early Avenue. Just over 1 mile northeast of this intersection... another center pivot was flipped over. The tornado then turned slightly more eastward and tore the fabric roofing off part of a hoop barn near Gage Lane and Easton Trail... where it came to an end.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Little Sioux, IA
UNK category
Apr 23, 2026
6:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EM reported a tornado touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Little Sioux, IA
UNK category
Apr 23, 2026
6:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Little Sioux, IA
Harrison County · 5,692 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EM relayed reports of numerous power lines down and roofs off of buildings along 120th St. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Little Sioux, 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

Little Sioux, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population122
Households64
Housing units90
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households18.8%
$150k+ households6.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached79
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily1
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes10
Housing mix
Single-family share87.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share1.1%
Mobile-home share11.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied57
Renter-occupied7
Vacant units26
Home value & age
Median home value$37,100
Owner homes $300k+3.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share78.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars59
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 26 hail, 56 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Little Sioux, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Little Sioux?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Little Sioux, IA is 3.00″. It was reported near Little Sioux, IA on June 13, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Little Sioux — 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 Little Sioux address?

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