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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Monticello, IA from September 18, 1960 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
83
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Monticello, IA · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Monticello, IA

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
6:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Cascade, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Langworthy, IA
1.25″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
11:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Buck Creek, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
3:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FALLING LAST 10 MINUTES. MOSTLY AROUND NICKEL SIZE WITH A COUPLE AROUND 1 INCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Scotch Grove, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 6, 2022
1:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Monticello, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 27, 2019
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Monticello, IA
1.50″ hail
May 20, 2014
5:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball sized hail fell about 1 mile north northwest of Monticello, IA around 635 pm CDT May 20.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Monticello, IA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2014
5:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell about 2 miles west of Monticello, IA around 633 pm CDT May 20.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.68 WNW Monticello, IA
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2014
5:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 NNE Monticello, IA
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2014
5:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail fell in Monticello, IA at 532 pm CDT May 20. The hail broke the windshield of a squad car.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Monticello, IA
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2014
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail fell about 3 miles northeast of Monticello, IA around 630 pm CDT May 20.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.95 NNE Monticello Muni Arpt, IA
1.75″ hail
May 24, 2011
3:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail at least golf ball sized fell about 5 miles east southeast of Monticello, IA at 428 pm CDT May 24. The hail was over 2 inches deep. The visor on the spotter's truck was broken by the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 NNE Scotch Grove, IA
0.75″ hail
Sep 21, 2010
12:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Monticello, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2010
6:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Non-severe hail (<1.0) fell about 8 miles north of Anamosa, IA at 728 pm April 6.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.91 WNW Langworthy, IA
0.88″ hail
Aug 4, 2008
4:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-sized hail fell 1 mile west southwest of Cascade, IA at 515 pm August 4.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.87 NNW Temple Hill, 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 Monticello, IA

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69 mph
Aug 11, 2026
1:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Monticello, IA
65 mph
Jun 10, 2026
5:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Monticello Munici, IA
65 mph
Jul 29, 2025
7:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Monticello Munici, IA
85 mph
Jul 11, 2025
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Possible gusts to 90 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Cascade, IA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree damage in town and extending northward along Highway 38 to near Sand Springs in Delaware County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monticello, IA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Larger than three inch diameter tree branches downed by the thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monticello, IA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
2:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees down throughout town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monticello, IA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
1:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Monticello. Trees down throughout town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monticello, IA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and numerous large branches downed across town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monticello, IA
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2022
5:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM RELAYED POSSIBLE TORNADO TOUCHDOWN... DAMAGE TO CROPS. WILL INVESTIGATE FURTHER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Scotch Grove, IA
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2021
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIDEO OF A CELL PHONE ANTENNA BEING TOPPLED. NO NOTICEABLE DAMAGE TO OTHER STRUCTURES IN VIDEO. DID SEE OTHER DEBRIS IN VIDEO THOUGH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Cascade, IA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2021
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO HOME AND MACHINE SHED. REPORT RELAYED BY EM. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Langworthy, IA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN IN TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Monticello, IA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN IN FIELD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Langworthy, IA
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2020
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. CORN FLATTENED IN A FIELD FROM A PROBABLE DOWNBURST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Langworthy, 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 Monticello, IA

12 reports
UNK category
Aug 20, 2022
5:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 NNW SCOTCH GROVE. JONES COUNTY EM REPORTED THAT COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL WERE FOLLOWING A MINI SUPERCELL THAT HAD PRODUCED FUNNEL CLOUDS. A FUNNEL CLOUD EVENTUALLY TOUCHED DOWN AND LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED SOME DAMAGE TO CROPS AT THIS LOCATION. TORNADO IS RATED AS AN EF- U.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Scotch Grove, IA
UNK category
Jul 15, 2021
3:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO DEVELOPED SOUTHEAST OF MONTICELLO AND TRACKED ACROSS RURAL AREAS EAST OF MONTICELLO ALONG AN INTERMITTENT 8 MILE PATH THROUGH FARMLAND AND WOODED AREAS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Monticello Munici, IA
UNK category
Jul 15, 2021
2:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN SOUTHWEST OF MONTICELLO DAMAGING OUTBUILDINGS AND SNAPPING LARGE TREES ON TWO FARMSTEADS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Langworthy, IA
EF0 category
Jul 10, 2008
5:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was photographed near Monticello. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Monticello, IA
F0 category
May 30, 2004
2:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated F0
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Monticello, IA
F0 category
Jul 27, 1995
4:21 PM CST
Tornado report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Monticello, IA
F3 category
Jul 13, 1992
2:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F0 category
Sep 12, 1991
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Mar 13, 1990
5:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F4 category
Mar 13, 1990
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Sep 28, 1972
2:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Monticello, IA
Jones County · 7,163 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F0 category
Sep 18, 1960
12:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Monticello, 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

Monticello, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,055
Households1,788
Housing units1,977
Income
Median household income$67,788
$100k+ households42.8%
$150k+ households14.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,371
Attached single-family47
Small multifamily281
Large multifamily225
Mobile homes53
Housing mix
Single-family share69.4%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share25.6%
Mobile-home share2.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,269
Renter-occupied519
Vacant units189
Home value & age
Median home value$160,500
Owner homes $300k+17.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1966
Older-home share69.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,676
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 83 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Monticello, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Monticello?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Monticello, IA is 3.00″. It was reported near Monticello, IA on September 20, 2001.

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

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

I am selling a home in Monticello — 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 Monticello address?

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