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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Pocahontas, IA from July 11, 1960 through May 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Pocahontas, IA · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last May 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Pocahontas, IA

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
12:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Pocahontas, IA
1.75″ hail
Aug 24, 2022
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS GOLF BALL HAIL JUST SOUTH OF POCAHONTAS NEAR HWY 4.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Pocahontas, IA
1.75″ hail
Aug 24, 2022
10:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED GOLF BALL HAIL ROUGHLY HALF MILE WEST OF POCAHONTAS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Pocahontas, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PENNY AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Pocahontas, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2018
6:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pocahontas, IA
2.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2018
6:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF HAIL AROUND 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA RELAYED BY WOI-TV. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pocahontas, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 26, 2017
6:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pocahontas, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 26, 2017
6:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Pocahontas, IA
0.88″ hail
Jul 25, 2013
5:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.81 ESE Pocahontas Muni Arpt, IA
0.88″ hail
Jul 25, 2013
5:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.22 WSW Westview, IA
1.25″ hail
Jul 25, 2013
5:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.91 SE Ware, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 25, 2013
5:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.1 WSW Westview, IA
0.88″ hail
Jul 25, 2013
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.06 NW Pocahontas, IA
0.88″ hail
Jul 25, 2013
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Pocahontas, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 25, 2013
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.64 W Westview, 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 Pocahontas, IA

25 reports
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63 mph
Jul 29, 2025
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Pocahontas, IA
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2022
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN POCAHONTAS WITH A FEW BLOCKING ROADS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pocahontas, IA
UNK mph
May 17, 2017
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRONG WIND AND HEAVY RAIN LAST NIGHT. MANY STREETS IN TOWN HAVE TREE BRANCHES DOWN... RANGING FROM SMALL STICKS TO BIG... ROUND BRANCHES. TREE SNAPPED AT ONE OF OUR CEMETERIES ON EAST SIDE OF TOWN. STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT TOWN. 3.75 INCHES OF RAIN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pocahontas, IA
64 mph
May 10, 2015
8:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 65 MPH as measured by a hand-held anemometer.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Pocahontas, IA
68 mph
Aug 31, 2014
6:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Pocahontas, IA
90 mph
Jun 14, 2013
9:17 PM CST-6
Wind report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to several houses, including the loss of roofing and debris embedded in exterior walls. Farm equipment blown over. Damage occurred in a fairly narrow two mile long path.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.15 S Ware, IA
60 mph
Jun 20, 2011
10:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Nickel size hail reported as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.71 NW Pocahontas Muni Arpt, IA
75 mph
Jul 22, 2010
1:33 AM CST-6
Wind report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Coop building and implement machine shed had significant damage near Highway 3 and Main Street. Several large tree branches were down with whole trees downed on the northeast side of town. Tree damage was also reported at the country club in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Pocahontas, IA
70 mph
Aug 16, 2002
4:30 PM CST
Wind report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pocahontas, IA
58 mph
Aug 16, 2002
4:24 PM CST
Wind report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pocahontas, IA
75 mph
Aug 2, 2001
8:55 AM CST
Wind report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Pocahontas, IA
70 mph
Oct 13, 2000
5:45 PM CST
Wind report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Pocahontas, IA
60 mph
Jul 25, 2000
10:55 PM CST
Wind report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Pocahontas, IA
70 mph
Jul 2, 2000
3:30 PM CST
Wind report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pocahontas, IA
60 mph
Jul 21, 1998
6:39 AM CST
Wind report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pocahontas Muni Arpt, 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 Pocahontas, IA

9 reports
UNK category
May 13, 2023
11:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POCAHONTAS COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT CONFIRMS TORNADO ON THE GROUND... MOVING NORTH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Pocahontas, IA
UNK category
May 13, 2023
11:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Pocahontas, IA
UNK category
May 29, 2019
10:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO HAS SINCE DISSIPATED. SPOTTER NETWORK REPORT AND VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Pocahontas, IA
UNK category
May 29, 2019
9:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Pocahontas, IA
UNK category
May 29, 2019
9:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT TORNADO. REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Pocahontas, IA
EF1 category
Apr 9, 2011
9:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This relatively brief tornado travelled mostly through open country with limited damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.4 WNW Westview, IA
EF1 category
Jul 22, 2010
1:38 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down 1 mile south of Pocahontas near Highway 4. It traveled 2.6 miles on the ground and lilfted northeast of the golf course and prior to the airport. Peak wind was estimated to be 100 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .45 S Westview, IA
F0 category
May 28, 1998
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Pocahontas, IA
F0 category
May 23, 1985
1:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas County · 3,270 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

Pocahontas, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,536
Households723
Housing units856
Income
Median household income$56,298
$100k+ households31.8%
$150k+ households12.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached772
Attached single-family15
Small multifamily51
Large multifamily9
Mobile homes9
Housing mix
Single-family share90.2%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share7.0%
Mobile-home share1.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied592
Renter-occupied131
Vacant units133
Home value & age
Median home value$96,600
Owner homes $300k+4.6%
Owner homes $500k+2.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1965
Older-home share82.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars702
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 35 hail, 25 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Pocahontas, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Pocahontas?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Pocahontas, IA is 2.75″. It was reported near Pocahontas, IA on August 26, 2004.

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

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

I am selling a home in Pocahontas — 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 Pocahontas address?

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