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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ottumwa, IA from June 8, 1958 through April 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
63
Wind Reports
121
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ottumwa, IA · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ottumwa, IA

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Ottumwa, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
9:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Ottumwa, IA
2.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
8:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Ottumwa, IA
1.25″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
8:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Ottumwa, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
8:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Ottumwa, IA
2.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
8:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar. Public report relayed from broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Ottumwa, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
8:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ottumwa, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2023
10:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Ottumwa, IA
2.50″ hail
Jun 24, 2023
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Ottumwa, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2023
10:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Ottumwa, IA
1.25″ hail
Jun 24, 2023
10:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: via Spotternetwork.org.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Ottumwa, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
9:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Ottumwa, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2018
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FELL BETWEEN 5:42 AND 5:45PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Ottumwa, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2018
6:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Ottumwa, IA
0.88″ hail
Sep 18, 2015
2:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny to nickel sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.19 ESE Highland Center, 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 Ottumwa, IA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 inch hollow tree felled by storm. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ottumwa, IA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
3:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports estimated 50 to 60 mph wind gusts... and part of a tree down on a power line on the south side of Ottumwa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Ottumwa, IA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
3:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches and limbs down. Power out. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Ottumwa, IA
60 mph
Mar 31, 2023
8:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Ottumwa, IA
60 mph
Aug 10, 2020
5:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottumwa, IA
58 mph
Aug 20, 2019
11:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AUTOMATED RWIS STATION ON US 63.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottumwa, IA
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2019
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE UPROOTED ON SOUTH SIDE OF OTTUMWA. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Ottumwa, IA
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2019
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF LARGE BRANCHES DOWN ON THE WEST SIDE OF OTTUMWA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Ottumwa, IA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2019
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DAMAGED IN FAR WESTERN OTTUMWA. TIME ESTIMATED. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA/SNAPCHAT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Ottumwa, IA
UNK mph
Sep 18, 2018
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT... TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR - TREE DOWN ON CAMPER... ROOF BUCKLED - VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottumwa, IA
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2018
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN. POWER POLES BROKEN. REPORT VIA MPING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Ottumwa, IA
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2018
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TALL TREE ROUGHLY 2 FEET IN DIAMETER KNOCKED OVER. DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Ottumwa, IA
65 mph
Jun 28, 2018
6:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Ottumwa, IA
58 mph
Jun 28, 2018
6:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RWIS REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottumwa, IA
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HOUSE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Ottumwa, 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 Ottumwa, IA

7 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SE Fremont, IA
UNK category
Jul 19, 2018
10:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED A TORNADO A RAIN-WRAPPED TORNADO NEAR THE OTTUMWA AIRPORT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Ottumwa, IA
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2014
2:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado formed initially as a broad circulation east of Highland Center. First damage was to a farm site where a chicken barn was destroyed and two power poles were snapped. As the tornado traveled quickly to the northeast and struck utility poles producing a considerable lean. The tornado then continued into Keokuk county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Highland Center, IA
F0 category
Apr 30, 2003
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Highland Center, IA
F1 category
Mar 30, 1998
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Ottumwa, IA
F2 category
Nov 15, 1988
7:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Sep 13, 1982
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Ottumwa, IA
Wapello County · 12,289 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

Ottumwa, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,352
Households10,213
Housing units11,525
Income
Median household income$56,994
$100k+ households32.6%
$150k+ households12.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,565
Attached single-family286
Small multifamily1,133
Large multifamily1,218
Mobile homes323
Housing mix
Single-family share74.3%
Attached-home share2.5%
Multifamily share20.4%
Mobile-home share2.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,255
Renter-occupied3,958
Vacant units1,312
Home value & age
Median home value$92,400
Owner homes $300k+4.3%
Owner homes $500k+0.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.1%
Median year built1955
Older-home share82.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,472
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 63 hail, 121 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Ottumwa, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ottumwa?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ottumwa, IA is 2.75″. It was reported near Ottumwa, IA on April 2, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ottumwa — 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 Ottumwa address?

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