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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Scranton, IA from May 23, 1964 through July 30, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 51462 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Scranton, IA · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 30, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Scranton, IA

27 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 7, 2023
7:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM TWITTER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Scranton, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 22, 2021
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Scranton, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2018
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Scranton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2018
2:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Scranton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2017
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Scranton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2013
7:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Scranton, IA
2.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2013
7:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.18 S Scranton, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2012
1:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Scranton, IA
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2011
7:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Casey's reported quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Scranton, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 5, 2010
11:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Scranton, IA
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2007
3:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.31 S Scranton, IA
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2007
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.31 S Scranton, IA
1.00″ hail
Nov 12, 2005
3:42 PM CST
Hail report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Scranton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2005
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Scranton, IA
2.50″ hail
May 22, 2004
6:20 PM CST
Hail report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSW Scranton, 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 Scranton, IA

24 reports
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60 mph
Jul 30, 2025
6:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Bayard, IA
73 mph
Dec 15, 2021
11:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS RECORDED WIND GUST OF 73 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Scranton, IA
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2018
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND DRIVEN HAIL CAUSED BROKEN WINDOWS. UNKNOWN HAIL SIZE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scranton, IA
60 mph
Apr 20, 2017
1:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEA SIZE HAIL AND WATER PONDING IN THE STREETS AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Scranton, IA
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2016
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A LARGE TREE DOWN IN SCRANTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scranton, IA
70 mph
Jun 24, 2013
10:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trailer advertisement in a field was blown over hear Highway 25 and Highway 30 north of Scranton.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Scranton, IA
70 mph
Jun 24, 2013
10:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi truck overturned on Highway 30 north of |Scranton. Numerous 2 inch diameter tree branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .33 NNW Scranton, IA
60 mph
Jun 24, 2013
10:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated by spotter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.24 SW Scranton, IA
60 mph
Jun 24, 2013
10:33 AM CST-6
Wind report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Amateur radio operator estimates 60 MPH wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Scranton, IA
60 mph
Jun 26, 2011
8:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three to four inch diameter tree branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.21 W Cooper, IA
75 mph
Jun 18, 2010
7:47 AM CST-6
Wind report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles were downed in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Scranton, IA
70 mph
Jul 21, 2008
1:44 AM CST-6
Wind report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down due to very high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Scranton, IA
75 mph
Jul 21, 2008
1:44 AM CST-6
Wind report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Scranton, IA
70 mph
Jul 21, 2008
1:43 AM CST-6
Wind report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Scranton, IA
60 mph
Jun 26, 2008
7:48 AM CST-6
Wind report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four to six inch tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.76 N Ralston, 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 Scranton, IA

6 reports
UNK category
May 13, 2023
10:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF WEAK ROPE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Scranton, IA
UNK category
Jun 20, 2018
7:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NORTH OF HWY 30.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Scranton, IA
EF0 category
Aug 28, 2007
6:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An aerial survey showed very intermittent track that began 3 miles north of Coon Rapids, in Carroll County, and continued east, into Greene County, for approximately 15 miles, dissipating near Cooper. The maximum width was 50 yards. Crop damage was reported and power poles bent but no structures were impacted. A two mile continuous swath of corn damage occurred 4 miles west of Cooper with numerous meanders and turns. The strength was EF0 ending at approximately 1825CST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 W Cooper, IA
F1 category
Nov 12, 2005
3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in open areas south of Scranton, then lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 S Scranton, IA
F0 category
Apr 6, 1998
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Scranton, IA
F0 category
Apr 26, 1984
7:13 PM CST
Tornado report for Scranton, IA
Greene County · 3,563 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

Scranton, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population434
Households212
Housing units235
Income
Median household income$60,000
$100k+ households23.6%
$150k+ households1.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached218
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily17
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share92.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share7.2%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied128
Renter-occupied84
Vacant units23
Home value & age
Median home value$58,600
Owner homes $300k+2.3%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share92.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars212
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 27 hail, 24 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Scranton, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 30, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Scranton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Scranton, IA is 2.50″. It was reported near Scranton, IA on May 22, 2004.

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

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

I am selling a home in Scranton — 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 Scranton address?

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