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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Oelwein, IA from May 31, 1958 through July 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
64
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
8.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Oelwein, IA · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Oelwein, IA

28 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2025
12:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter sized hail covering the ground with strong winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oelwein, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
3:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oelwein, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2022
11:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oelwein, IA
1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2020
6:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oelwein, IA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2018
1:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oelwein, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2017
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Oelwein, IA
1.75″ hail
Mar 23, 2017
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL IN OELWEIN VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oelwein, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2013
7:26 AM CST-6
Hail report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported east of Oelwein.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.31 NNW Stanley, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2010
4:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was also reported 1 mile west of Oelwein. Trained spotters continued to report golf ball sized hail through 1655 at an unreported location within the city of Oelwein.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.52 E Oelwein Muni Arpt, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2010
4:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This storm also produced quarter sized hail on the southwest side of Oelwein.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Oelwein, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2009
6:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This report was relayed from KWWL television station.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Oelwein, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2009
5:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.54 E Oelwein, IA
2.50″ hail
May 25, 2008
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported windshields and windows were broken in the town of Stanley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.52 W Stanley, IA
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2008
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Fairbank, IA
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2007
2:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Fairbank, 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 Oelwein, IA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
6:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree branches down in Oelwein. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Oelwein, IA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
6:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few large tree limbs down around town. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oelwein, IA
59 mph
Jul 29, 2025
6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KOLZ Oelwein Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Oelwein, IA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2025
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Various sized branches down across southern portions of of the city. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oelwein, IA
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2023
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 tree down and 1 large branch down near vicinity of 1st St NW... 2nd Ave NW... and Charles St W.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oelwein, IA
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2021
9:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HOMES/BUILDINGS COMPLETELY DESTROYED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Hazleton, IA
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2021
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MANY MATURE TREES SNAPPED DOWN THE MIDDLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oelwein, IA
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2021
8:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Stanley, IA
60 mph
Aug 24, 2021
7:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oelwein, IA
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2021
7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL UPROOTED AND BROKEN TREES MAINLY ACROSS SOUTHERN END OF TOWN. STRONG WINDS LASTED APPROX 5 MIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oelwein, IA
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2021
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PIECES OF ROOFING RIPPED FROM A CONFINEMENT BUILDING. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Oelwein, IA
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2021
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF BUILDING DAMAGE AROUND TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oelwein, IA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2020
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 5 TREES DOWN ON WEST CHARLES ST. A FEW OTHER TREES DOWN IN TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oelwein, IA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2020
6:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCHES DOWN. ESTIMATING 50 TO 60 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oelwein, IA
UNK mph
Mar 28, 2020
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN RED GATE PARK AREA. PROBABLE TORNADO BASED ON SPOTTER REPORTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Oelwein, 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 Oelwein, IA

6 reports
UNK category
Jul 14, 2021
11:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 WITH 3 MILE PATH LENGTH WITH MAX WIDTH OF 30 YARDS AND ESTIMATED SPEED OF 70 MPH. MOSTLY CROP DAMAGE... BUT SOME LIGHT TREE AND HOUSE DAMAGE IN OELWEIN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Oelwein, IA
UNK category
Mar 28, 2020
11:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED WITH VIDEO. DAMAGE TO APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND TREES IN RED GATE PARK. ENTIRE TORNADO WAS 630 TO 636 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Oelwein, IA
EF0 category
Mar 31, 2007
3:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly on a farm near Oelwein, destroying a 100 year old barn. A garage, machine shed, windmill and a few trees were damaged. No injuries were reported, although upstairs windows in the farm house were blown out.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Oelwein, IA
F5 category
May 15, 1968
3:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNK category
May 7, 1965
12:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
May 7, 1964
5:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Oelwein, IA
Fayette County · 7,962 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

Oelwein, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,878
Households2,537
Housing units2,911
Income
Median household income$49,821
$100k+ households27.9%
$150k+ households5.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,384
Attached single-family33
Small multifamily349
Large multifamily75
Mobile homes70
Housing mix
Single-family share81.9%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share14.6%
Mobile-home share2.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,948
Renter-occupied589
Vacant units374
Home value & age
Median home value$96,800
Owner homes $300k+4.3%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1949
Older-home share79.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,316
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 64 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Oelwein, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Oelwein?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Oelwein, IA is 8.00″. It was reported near Oelwein, IA on May 31, 1958.

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

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

I am selling a home in Oelwein — 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 Oelwein address?

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