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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Martelle, IA from May 8, 1988 through July 29, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Martelle, IA · 1988–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 29, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Martelle, IA

12 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 10, 2017
7:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT RELAYED BY MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Martelle, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2015
11:56 AM CST-6
Hail report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Martelle, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 16, 2014
4:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The emergency manager reported ping pong ball size hail along with power lines down.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Martelle, IA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2014
7:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell about 1 mile north of Martelle, IA around 820 pm CDT May 20.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Martelle, IA
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2014
7:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail fell in Martelle, IA around 820 pm CDT May 20 damaging some vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Martelle, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 25, 2008
6:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A deputy sheriff reported nickel size hail between Morley and Martell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.16 ESE Martelle, IA
1.75″ hail
May 21, 2004
4:52 PM CST
Hail report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Martelle, IA
0.88″ hail
May 21, 2004
4:24 PM CST
Hail report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Martelle, IA
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2004
11:47 AM CST
Hail report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also reported by spotters
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Martelle, IA
0.88″ hail
May 2, 2004
11:47 AM CST
Hail report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Accumulated 2 inches deep
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Martelle, IA
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2004
11:25 AM CST
Hail report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Accumulated 1-2 inches deep on roads
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Martelle, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 1992
5:38 PM CST
Hail report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Martelle, IA

18 reports
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95 mph
Jul 29, 2023
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Relayed from a public viewer measured on their personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Martelle, IA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WOODEN BARN NEARLY FLATTENED BY STRONG WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Martelle, IA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
3:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM RELAYED REPORT FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT OF MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO CORN CROPS ON 52ND STREET SOUTHEAST OF MARTELLE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Martelle, IA
UNK mph
May 25, 2020
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM RELAYED REPORT FROM MARTELLE FIRE CHIEF OF A TREE DOWN ON A HOME. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Martelle, IA
UNK mph
May 25, 2020
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PART OF MACHINE SHED WALL AND ROOF BLOWN OFF. EM RELAYED REPORT FROM MARTELLE FIRE CHIEF. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Martelle, IA
60 mph
Apr 22, 2019
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND MOVED A FIRE TRUCK (WIND ESTIMATED HIGHER).
NWS Wind Report Location: Martelle, IA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2017
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHED DAMAGED AND LEANED OVER. REPORT VIA KCRG FACEBOOK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Martelle, IA
75 mph
Nov 11, 2015
5:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The county emergency manager reported a tree blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Martelle, IA
60 mph
Nov 11, 2015
5:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County emergency manager reported a tree was blown down on a road with minor damage to a structure.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 NE Martelle, IA
63 mph
Jun 16, 2014
3:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof was blown off a building and landed 200 to 300 feet away.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Martelle, IA
60 mph
Jun 16, 2014
3:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported a path of damage from 1 mile west of Martelle to 2 miles east of Martelle. Trees of 6 to 12 inches in diameter were blown down and one tree had a diameter of 3 feet. An old barn and silo were also blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Martelle, IA
64 mph
Jun 29, 2012
4:46 PM CST-6
Wind report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 60 to 65 mph were observed 5 miles south of Martelle, IA at 546 pm CDT June 29. This report was relayed by the Jones County EMA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.86 S Martelle, IA
70 mph
Jul 11, 2011
4:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 60 to 70 blew down numerous trees across all of Jones County Iowa between 520 am and 610 am CDT July 11.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.69 S Martelle, IA
125 mph
Aug 19, 2009
4:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 90 to 125 mph associated with a downburst damaged a farmstead on 70th Street about 1.5 miles east of Highway 1 or about 2.75 miles east northeast of Martelle, IA around 523 pm August 19. An old barn and a corn crib were destroyed and some large limbs of an old tree were broken off. Portions of the corn crib roof were scattered to the east.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.74 ENE Martelle, IA
64 mph
May 25, 2008
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated to be 65 mph destroyed a grain bin blowing it 150 to 250 yards into a farm field near Martel, IA around 11:30 pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Martelle, 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 Martelle, IA

5 reports
EF0 category
Aug 19, 2009
4:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down on the north end of Martelle, IA around 520 pm August 19. Wind speeds were estimated to be around 80 mph. The tornado snapped and uprooted some trees in the area. In addition, the west side of a storage building was damaged and portions of a corn field were flattened. It was also noted that some glass and dirt was splattered on the east side of a building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .66 ENE Martelle, IA
F1 category
May 21, 2004
4:06 PM CST
Tornado report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated F1 with winds estimated at 90 to 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Martelle, IA
F0 category
Jul 20, 2003
9:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Affected rural areas
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Martelle, IA
F0 category
Jun 10, 1999
1:16 PM CST
Tornado report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly causing no damage or injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Martelle, IA
F1 category
May 8, 1988
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Martelle, IA
Jones County · 7,163 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

Martelle, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population432
Households142
Housing units151
Income
Median household income$95,000
$100k+ households57.8%
$150k+ households19.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached145
Attached single-family1
Small multifamily5
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share96.0%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share3.3%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied120
Renter-occupied22
Vacant units9
Home value & age
Median home value$130,000
Owner homes $300k+4.2%
Owner homes $500k+2.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1943
Older-home share93.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars130
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 18 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Martelle, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 29, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Martelle?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Martelle, IA is 1.75″. It was reported near Martelle, IA on May 21, 2004.

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

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

I am selling a home in Martelle — 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 Martelle address?

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