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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Mechanicsville, IA from May 31, 1971 through May 24, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Mechanicsville, IA · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last May 24, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Mechanicsville, IA

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 5, 2024
2:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Cedar Bluff, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Buchanan, IA
2.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2015
12:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter's windshield was broken.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.72 NE Mechanicsville, IA
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2011
3:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail fell in Mechanicsville, IA at 417 pm CDT May 22.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.03 E Mechanicsville, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2006
4:55 PM CST
Hail report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: On the Linn/Cedar county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Mechanicsville, IA
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2004
5:02 PM CST
Hail report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mechanicsville, IA
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2004
7:35 PM CST
Hail report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Mechanicsville, IA
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2004
9:41 AM CST
Hail report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar Bluff, IA
1.75″ hail
Mar 24, 2004
8:00 AM CST
Hail report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report relayed by KCRG TV
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Mechanicsville, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 18, 2002
1:23 PM CST
Hail report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mechanicsville, IA
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2000
6:00 AM CST
Hail report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mechanicsville, IA
0.75″ hail
Jul 2, 1999
10:45 PM CST
Hail report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management reported 3/4 inch hail in Mechanicsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mechanicsville, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 1996
5:21 PM CST
Hail report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mechanicsville, IA
0.75″ hail
Jul 20, 1994
12:50 AM CST
Hail report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mechanicsville, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 1992
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 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 Mechanicsville, IA

16 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES UPROOTED WITH MANY POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mechanicsville, IA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOT REPORTED UTILITY POLE DOWN ON HWY 30 WITH POWER LINES BLOCKING BOTH LANES OF TRAFFIC.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mechanicsville, IA
UNK mph
May 23, 2020
5:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF DOWNED POWER LINES AND POLES FROM EMA. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Sutiff, IA
64 mph
Jul 13, 2017
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED HIGH GUST FROM LOCAL WIND SENSOR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mechanicsville, IA
81 mph
Jun 18, 2010
12:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated to be 70 to 80 mph in Mechanicsville, IA around 1 pm June 18. This report was relayed by KGAN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.03 E Mechanicsville, IA
70 mph
Jun 18, 2010
11:38 AM CST-6
Wind report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew the end off an enclosed shed at the intersection of Highway 30 and X40 in Mechanicsville, IA around 1238 pm June 18.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 ENE Mechanicsville, IA
60 mph
Jul 7, 2008
4:11 PM CST-6
Wind report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph were observed in Mechanicsville, IA at 511 pm July 7.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.03 E Mechanicsville, IA
60 mph
Sep 30, 2007
6:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated to be 60 mph blew down several branches in Mechanicsville, IA. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.03 E Mechanicsville, IA
66 mph
May 17, 2004
7:35 PM CST
Wind report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Mechanicsville, IA
92 mph
Apr 19, 1996
7:12 PM CST
Wind report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mechanicsville, IA
58 mph
Jul 4, 1995
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mechanicsville, IA
58 mph
Jul 13, 1992
3:15 PM PST
Wind report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
58 mph
Jun 13, 1991
5:30 PM CST
Wind report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
58 mph
Mar 22, 1991
7:45 PM CST
Wind report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
81 mph
Apr 26, 1989
3:44 PM CST
Wind report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Mechanicsville, IA

8 reports
UNK category
May 24, 2024
12:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained spotter reported a tornado north of Sutliff in far southeast Linn County. Public video also showed a tornado south and east of Mechanicsville... IA. There was no known damage to assign a rating... so the tornado is classified as an EF-Unknown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Mechanicsville, IA
UNK category
May 23, 2020
6:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: RELAYED BY CEDAR RAPIDS WARNING POINT OF TORNADO ON THE GROUND AND MOVING NORTH. TIME ESTIMATED USING RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mechanicsville, IA
UNK category
May 23, 2020
5:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO DEVELOPED SOUTHWEST OF MECHANICSVILLE SHORTLY BEFORE 1 PM... AND TRACKED NORTHEAST THROUGH NORTHERN CEDAR COUNTY. THE TORNADO DESTROYED THE PORCH OF A HOME JUST WEST OF MECHANICSVILLE... AND CAUSED OUTBUILDING DAMAGE AT A FARMSTEAD NEAR THE CEDAR/JONES COUNTY LINE BEFORE LIFTING. THE TORNADO WAS RATED EF1 WITH MAXIMUM WINDS ESTIMATED AROUND 95 MPH. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT 16 MINUTES ALONG AN INTERMITTENT 7 MILE PATH. ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY CEDAR COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND THE MECHANICSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mechanicsville, IA
UNK category
Sep 25, 2018
6:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO SOUTH OF TOWN. LOFTED 2 GRAIN BINS AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO SOME CORN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Mechanicsville, IA
F0 category
Jun 18, 1998
3:41 PM CST
Tornado report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Mechanicsville, IA
F1 category
May 18, 1997
3:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado passed across open country along highway 30.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Mechanicsville, IA
F2 category
May 9, 1995
3:11 PM CST
Tornado report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Cedar Bluff, IA
F0 category
May 20, 1982
11:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Mechanicsville, IA
Cedar County · 6,845 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

Mechanicsville, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population906
Households408
Housing units429
Income
Median household income$76,190
$100k+ households48.0%
$150k+ households13.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached335
Attached single-family43
Small multifamily19
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes10
Housing mix
Single-family share78.1%
Attached-home share10.0%
Multifamily share4.4%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied347
Renter-occupied61
Vacant units21
Home value & age
Median home value$155,500
Owner homes $300k+3.2%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1961
Older-home share71.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars396
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 16 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Mechanicsville, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 24, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Mechanicsville?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Mechanicsville, IA is 3.00″. It was reported near Mechanicsville, IA on May 31, 1971.

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

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

I am selling a home in Mechanicsville — 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 Mechanicsville address?

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