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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Nora Springs, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Nora Springs, IA from May 29, 1980 through July 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 50458 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Nora Springs, IA · 1980–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Nora Springs, IA

8 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 25, 2018
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Nora Springs, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2018
9:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Nora Springs, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 7, 2017
12:51 AM UTC
Hail report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NORA SPRING FD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Nora Springs, IA
0.88″ hail
Jun 18, 2014
3:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Nora Spgs, IA
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2012
2:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .66 SSW Nora Spgs, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2011
5:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail covered the ground on the west side of Nora Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Nora Spgs, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 17, 2004
9:05 PM CST
Hail report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nora Spgs, IA
0.88″ hail
Jun 19, 2002
3:36 AM CST
Hail report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nora Spgs, 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 Nora Springs, IA

25 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple vehicles and tractor trailers blown over on Avenue of the Saints/ US-18 between MM 195 and 196.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Nora Springs, IA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Updates previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SSE Nora Springs. Multiple vehicles and tractor trailers blown over on Avenue of the Saints/ US-18 between MM 195 and 196. EM reported 1 inju
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Nora Springs, IA
65 mph
Jul 20, 2026
7:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nora Springs, IA
70 mph
May 18, 2026
3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nora Springs, IA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
4:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported trees down in Nora Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nora Springs, IA
72 mph
Apr 13, 2022
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nora Springs, IA
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2017
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN NORA SPRINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Nora Springs, IA
65 mph
Jul 19, 2017
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Nora Springs, IA
65 mph
Jul 19, 2017
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Nora Springs, IA
UNK mph
May 17, 2017
3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOTS OF TREES DOWN ON WEST END OF COUNTY AND POWER OUTAGES IN NORA SPRINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nora Springs, IA
60 mph
Mar 7, 2017
12:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NORA SPRING FD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Nora Springs, IA
UNK mph
Sep 21, 2016
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 FOOT DIAMETER TREE DOWN ON HOUSE. RELAYED BY CHARLES CITY FD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nora Springs, IA
66 mph
Sep 21, 2016
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Nora Springs, IA
59 mph
Jun 12, 2013
7:11 PM CST-6
Wind report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 59 mph was measured in Nora Springs which blew down numerous trees and power lines with one tree landing on a garage.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 SW Nora Spgs, IA
69 mph
May 19, 2013
1:58 PM CST-6
Wind report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn was blown down along with numerous large trees north of Nora Springs. One of the trees fell on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.32 N Nora Spgs, 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 Nora Springs, IA

3 reports
UNK category
Jul 14, 2021
10:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Nora Springs, IA
F1 category
Jun 16, 1990
10:54 PM CST
Tornado report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Mar 24, 1988
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Nora Springs, IA
Floyd County · 6,083 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Nora Springs, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,394
Households567
Housing units673
Income
Median household income$72,083
$100k+ households47.1%
$150k+ households17.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached538
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily72
Large multifamily14
Mobile homes49
Housing mix
Single-family share79.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share12.8%
Mobile-home share7.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied460
Renter-occupied107
Vacant units106
Home value & age
Median home value$126,300
Owner homes $300k+10%
Owner homes $500k+0.9%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1941
Older-home share80.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars532
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 25 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Nora Springs, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Nora Springs?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Nora Springs, IA is 1.75″. It was reported near Nora Springs, IA on June 9, 2018.

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

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

I am selling a home in Nora Springs — 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 Nora Springs address?

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