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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Oxford, IA from April 21, 1973 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Oxford, IA · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Oxford, IA

8 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SHERIFF DEPUTY ESTIMATED QUARTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, IA
0.88″ hail
Sep 30, 2007
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A truck driver estimated nickel size hail on Interstate 80 west of Oxford, IA near mile marker 230.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.46 N Oxford, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
7:09 PM CST
Hail report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: golfball size hail
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
6:48 PM CST
Hail report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: dime size hail
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, IA
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2002
8:59 PM CST
Hail report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Oxford, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 18, 1998
3:20 PM CST
Hail report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Windshields were broken by golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, IA
1.75″ hail
May 18, 1997
5:35 PM CST
Hail report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail broke several windshields.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, IA
1.75″ hail
Jul 12, 1982
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 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 Oxford, IA

12 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs downed on wires. Time estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oxford, IA
UNK mph
May 7, 2023
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEMI BLOWN OVER CARRYING US MAIL ON INTERSTATE 80 NEAR MILE MARKER 232. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Oxford, IA
UNK mph
May 17, 2019
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT AND TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. SEVERAL HIGHWAY SIGNS BLOWN OVER AT MILE POST 230 ON I-80.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Oxford, IA
70 mph
Nov 11, 2015
4:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Johnson county emergency manager estimated winds up to 70 mph occurred on I-80 at the Iowa-Johnson county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.81 N Cosgrove, IA
70 mph
Nov 11, 2015
4:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm spotter estimated winds up to 70 MPH occurred.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.17 NNE Oxford, IA
62 mph
Jun 24, 2013
2:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Johnson County Emergency Manager reported numerous power lines and trees down throughout the county. A lightning strike caused a fire in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.17 WSW Kent County Park, IA
60 mph
Aug 9, 2009
7:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 50 to 60 mph were observed in Oxford, IA around 805 pm August 9.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.17 WSW Kent County Park, IA
70 mph
Sep 30, 2007
6:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A truck driver estimated 70 mph winds on Interstate 80 west of Oxford, IA near mile marker 230.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.46 N Oxford, IA
70 mph
Sep 30, 2007
5:54 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated to be 70 mph blew down numerous trees and tree limbs up to 6 inches in diameter in F.W. Kent Park. Report provided by Johnson County Conservation Board.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Kent County Park, IA
70 mph
Jul 5, 2003
1:00 AM CST
Wind report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oxford, IA
58 mph
Aug 5, 1989
9:55 AM CST
Wind report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
60 mph
Jun 28, 1978
4:30 PM CST
Wind report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 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 Oxford, IA

5 reports
F0 category
Apr 11, 2001
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado moved across rural areas south of Oxford, and destroyed a barn and a garage at two farms. There were no injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Oxford, IA
F2 category
Sep 12, 1991
3:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
May 8, 1988
1:34 PM CST
Tornado report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Sep 22, 1986
5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Apr 21, 1973
3:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Oxford, IA
Johnson County · 32,661 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

Oxford, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population766
Households323
Housing units340
Income
Median household income$73,869
$100k+ households41.5%
$150k+ households15.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached245
Attached single-family26
Small multifamily4
Large multifamily18
Mobile homes47
Housing mix
Single-family share72.1%
Attached-home share7.7%
Multifamily share6.5%
Mobile-home share13.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied253
Renter-occupied70
Vacant units17
Home value & age
Median home value$202,200
Owner homes $300k+14.6%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1961
Older-home share72.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars319
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 12 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Oxford, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Oxford?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Oxford, IA is 1.75″. It was reported near Oxford, IA on April 13, 2006.

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

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

I am selling a home in Oxford — 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 Oxford address?

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