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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Maxwell, IA from June 12, 1976 through May 19, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Maxwell, IA · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last May 19, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Maxwell, IA

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 19, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly small hail but a few stones to quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maxwell, IA
1.00″ hail
Oct 22, 2020
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER RELAYED IMAGE OF ROUGHLY PENNY TO NICKEL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maxwell, IA
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2018
7:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS QUARTER SIZED HAIL FALLING NOW ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MAXWELL... ALONG WITH STRONG WINDS. NO DAMAGE OBSERVED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maxwell, IA
0.88″ hail
May 29, 2013
2:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 SSW Iowa Center, IA
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2013
6:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reached quarter size by 1838 CST.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Maxwell, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 14, 2011
5:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 SSW Iowa Center, IA
0.88″ hail
May 25, 2010
6:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail falling in clusters with winds estimated at 45 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 SSW Iowa Center, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2004
4:39 PM CST
Hail report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maxwell, IA
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2003
3:30 AM CST
Hail report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maxwell, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2001
9:00 AM CST
Hail report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maxwell, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2001
7:38 PM CST
Hail report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maxwell, IA
1.75″ hail
Jul 26, 2000
9:07 AM CST
Hail report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maxwell, IA
0.75″ hail
Jul 26, 2000
9:05 AM CST
Hail report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maxwell, IA
1.75″ hail
Jul 26, 2000
9:00 AM CST
Hail report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maxwell, IA
0.75″ hail
Oct 14, 1998
2:53 PM CST
Hail report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maxwell, 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 Maxwell, IA

15 reports
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UNK mph
Dec 16, 2021
12:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE ON HOME. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Maxwell, IA
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2019
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN MAXWELL RELAYED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Maxwell, IA
UNK mph
May 26, 2016
8:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 INCH DIAMETER TREE SNAPPED NEAR THE BASE. 12 INCH TREE LIMB DOWNED ONTO FENCE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Maxwell, IA
58 mph
May 20, 2014
7:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous 2 to 4 inch limbs were down in Maxwell.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Maxwell, IA
60 mph
May 20, 2014
6:59 PM CST-6
Wind report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust was estimated. Some hail also fell at the time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 SSW Iowa Center, IA
60 mph
May 19, 2013
6:27 PM CST-6
Wind report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few large 8 inch diameter and 20 feet long tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 SSW Iowa Center, IA
60 mph
Jul 25, 2012
7:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power was knocked out in Maxwell.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Maxwell, IA
81 mph
Jul 11, 2011
2:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof ripped off of a mobile home.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Maxwell, IA
60 mph
Jun 19, 2009
5:07 AM CST-6
Wind report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several 6 inch or larger limbs were snapped off of trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 SSW Iowa Center, IA
60 mph
Jun 19, 2009
5:07 AM CST-6
Wind report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 SSW Iowa Center, IA
66 mph
Jun 19, 2009
5:04 AM CST-6
Wind report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Iowa Center, IA
60 mph
Jul 18, 2007
5:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 SSW Iowa Center, IA
60 mph
Jun 13, 2000
5:43 PM CST
Wind report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Maxwell, IA
60 mph
Jun 13, 2000
12:38 PM CST
Wind report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Maxwell, IA
60 mph
Jun 13, 2000
12:31 PM CST
Wind report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Maxwell, 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 Maxwell, IA

5 reports
F0 category
Aug 26, 2004
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado tracked through the north end of a farmstead resulting in tree damage. One window was blown out of the farmhouse.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Maxwell, IA
F0 category
Aug 26, 2004
7:13 PM CST
Tornado report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado caused relatively little damage as it tracked through open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Maxwell, IA
F0 category
May 22, 2004
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Intermittent tornado track in open fields.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Maxwell, IA
F0 category
Jun 12, 1984
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Jun 12, 1976
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Maxwell, IA
Story County · 21,893 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

Maxwell, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population789
Households338
Housing units363
Income
Median household income$85,789
$100k+ households54.4%
$150k+ households18.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached335
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily26
Large multifamily2
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share92.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share7.7%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied291
Renter-occupied47
Vacant units25
Home value & age
Median home value$147,300
Owner homes $300k+14.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1941
Older-home share82.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars321
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 16 hail, 15 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Maxwell, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 19, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Maxwell?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Maxwell, IA is 2.00″. It was reported near Maxwell, IA on April 10, 1981.

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

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

I am selling a home in Maxwell — 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 Maxwell address?

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