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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Riverdale, IA from August 3, 1965 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Riverdale, IA · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Riverdale, IA

5 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2024
10:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Riverdale, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 4, 2024
8:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Riverdale, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 4, 2024
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Riverdale, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
1:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Riverdale, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 1965
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 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 Riverdale, IA

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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
12:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2-3 foot trees snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Riverdale, IA
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
1:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 inch branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Riverdale, IA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
2:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: several 2 inch diameter tree limbs down. Time estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Riverdale, IA
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
1:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF A TRAMPOLINE... WITH A SHEET METAL SHED BLOWN ON TOP OF A TRUCK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Riverdale, IA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
6:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8 INCH BRANCH SNAPPED AND NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL TREE DAMAGE. ALSO DAMAGE TO WOOD FENCE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Riverdale, IA
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2020
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2-3 INCH TREE LIMBS SNAPPED OFF TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Riverdale, IA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2020
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 WSW RIVERDALE. SOCIAL MEDIA POST OF A LARGE TREE SNAPPED NEAR THE CORNER OF MISSISSIPPI BLVD AND 16TH STREET IN BETTENDORF. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Riverdale, IA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2020
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA POST OF A LARGE TREE SNAPPED NEAR THE CORNER OF MISSISSIPPI BLVD AND 16TH STREET IN BETTENDORF. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Riverdale, IA
61 mph
Jun 9, 2011
4:32 AM CST-6
Wind report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 61 mph wind gust was recorded by the RWIS (Roadway Weather Information System) on the Interstate 74 bridge over the Mississippi River about 1 mile south southeast of Bettendorf, IA at 532 am CDT June 9.
NWS Wind Report Location: .96 SSE Bettendorf, IA
75 mph
Jun 9, 2011
4:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew down several 8 inch diameter tree limbs near the intersection of 8th Street and State Street in Bettendorf, IA at 525 am CDT June 9.
NWS Wind Report Location: .35 SSW Bettendorf, IA
71 mph
Jun 9, 2011
4:22 AM CST-6
Wind report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 71 mph wind gust was recorded by the RWIS (Roadway Weather Information System) on the Interstate 74 bridge over the Mississippi River about 1 mile south southeast of Bettendorf, IA at 522 am CDT June 9.
NWS Wind Report Location: .96 SSE Bettendorf, IA
60 mph
Jun 27, 2009
4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 60 mph wind gust was measured by the IDOT RWIS site RQCI4 on the Interstate 74 bridge going over the Mississippi River at 540 pm June 27.
NWS Wind Report Location: .96 SSE Bettendorf, IA
70 mph
Jun 27, 2009
4:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew a tree down in Riverdale, IA around 537 pm June 27.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Panorama Park, 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 Riverdale, IA

1 reports
F3 category
Apr 19, 1966
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Riverdale, IA
Scott County · 53,331 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

Riverdale, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population408
Households166
Housing units190
Income
Median household income$88,500
$100k+ households45.2%
$150k+ households16.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached183
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily5
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share96.3%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share2.6%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied136
Renter-occupied30
Vacant units24
Home value & age
Median home value$270,000
Owner homes $300k+36.8%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1957
Older-home share91.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars165
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 5 hail, 13 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Riverdale, 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 Riverdale?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Riverdale, IA is 1.75″. It was reported near Riverdale, IA on April 8, 2020.

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

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

I am selling a home in Riverdale — 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 Riverdale address?

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