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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Steamboat Rock, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Steamboat Rock, IA from March 22, 1991 through August 19, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Steamboat Rock, IA · 1991–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 19, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Steamboat Rock, IA

7 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2022
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Steamboat Rock, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2013
6:38 AM CST-6
Hail report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An Iowa State Trooper reported quarter size hail on the highway two inches deep.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Abbott, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
1:06 AM CST-6
Hail report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Steamboat Rock, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
5:56 PM CST
Hail report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Steamboat Rock, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
5:42 PM CST
Hail report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Steamboat Rock, IA
0.88″ hail
May 21, 2004
12:52 PM CST
Hail report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Steamboat Rock, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 16, 2004
9:25 PM CST
Hail report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Steamboat Rock, 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 Steamboat Rock, IA

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58 mph
Jul 6, 2022
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND GUST FROM THE STEAMBOAT ROCK RWIS STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Steamboat Rock, IA
88 mph
Jul 17, 2016
9:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STEAMBOAT ROCK RWIS MEASURED WIND OF 55MPH SUSTAINED AND 88MPH GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Steamboat Rock, IA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2016
8:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN STEAMBOAT ROCK. AT LEAST 2 POWER POLES SNAPPED IN HALF JUST WEST OF STEAMBOAT ROCK ON D35.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Steamboat Rock, IA
60 mph
Aug 31, 2014
8:36 PM CST-6
Wind report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Recorded at a mesonet site.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Steamboat Rock, IA
60 mph
Aug 31, 2014
8:34 PM CST-6
Wind report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.72 SW Cleves, IA
60 mph
May 29, 2013
12:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Steamboat Rock, IA
58 mph
Jun 25, 2010
9:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Steamboat Rock, IA
66 mph
Aug 9, 2009
9:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Steamboat Rock, IA
68 mph
Jun 23, 2009
2:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 SSW Cleves, IA
75 mph
Jun 15, 2008
1:57 AM CST-6
Wind report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust measured by the Steamboat Rock RWIS site.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Steamboat Rock, IA
66 mph
May 15, 1998
3:40 PM CST
Wind report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Steamboat Rock, IA
58 mph
Mar 22, 1991
5:45 PM CST
Wind report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 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 Steamboat Rock, IA

1 reports
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2009
5:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Steamboat Rock, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was on the ground briefly with a small debris cloud.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.09 ENE Steamboat Rock, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Steamboat Rock, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population235
Households124
Housing units152
Income
Median household income$44,583
$100k+ households29.0%
$150k+ households13.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached129
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily17
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share84.9%
Attached-home share4.0%
Multifamily share11.2%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied87
Renter-occupied37
Vacant units28
Home value & age
Median home value$78,300
Owner homes $300k+1.2%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share85.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars100
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 7 hail, 12 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Steamboat Rock, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 19, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Steamboat Rock?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Steamboat Rock, IA is 1.00″. It was reported near Steamboat Rock, IA on August 19, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Steamboat Rock — 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 Steamboat Rock address?

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