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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ventura, IA from June 21, 1975 through May 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ventura, IA · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last May 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ventura, IA

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Ventura, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2025
2:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Ventura, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
1:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ventura, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2017
2:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED LOTS OF HAIL OVER THE LAST FEW MINUTES AND ONGOING UP TO QUARTERS IN SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Ventura, IA
1.00″ hail
Sep 10, 2015
6:36 AM CST-6
Hail report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported large amounts of quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.53 S Ventura, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2010
6:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.01 E Ventura, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2010
6:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 NNW Ventura, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2006
4:25 PM CST
Hail report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Ventura, IA
0.88″ hail
Aug 26, 2004
4:13 PM CST
Hail report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Ventura, IA
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2004
2:35 AM CST
Hail report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Ventura, IA
0.75″ hail
Sep 20, 2001
2:54 PM CST
Hail report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Ventura, 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 Ventura, IA

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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large grain bins destroyed in Ventura. Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Relayed via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Ventura, IA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported trees down in city of Ventura and power out for part of Clear Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ventura, IA
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2021
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: SOME TREE DAMAGE REPORTED AROUND THE CLEAR LAKE AREA. POWER OUTAGES ALSO REPORTED. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Ventura, IA
UNK mph
May 28, 2018
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMBS AND MULTIPLE POWER LINES DOWN THROUGHOUT THE TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE. SEVERAL BOATS ON CLEAR LAKE HAVE EITHER CAPSIZED OR LOST POWER. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Ventura, IA
UNK mph
May 28, 2018
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN... SOME 1 FT PLUS DIAMETER... AND TELEPHONE POLE DAMAGE. ALONG HIGHWAY B35 SE OF VENTURA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Ventura, IA
63 mph
Jul 7, 2016
7:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED BY KIMT TV STORMNET SITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ventura, IA
55 mph
Aug 31, 2014
7:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Miso-vortex in northern Cerro Gordo county produced crop damage. Damage was found and documented using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.72 N Clear Lake Lake, IA
70 mph
Aug 15, 2007
5:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds partially blew down a barn. The Emergency manager also reported power lines blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.27 SSE Ventura, IA
70 mph
Aug 15, 2007
5:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A garage was picked up with debris deposited on nearby cars. In addition, a two foot diameter tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.63 S Ventura, IA
71 mph
May 24, 2004
6:50 PM CST
Wind report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ventura, IA
58 mph
Jul 7, 1991
10:38 AM CST
Wind report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNK mph
Apr 29, 1991
2:28 PM CST
Wind report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNK mph
Nov 7, 1986
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNK mph
Jun 21, 1975
10:30 PM CST
Wind report for Ventura, IA
Cerro Gordo County · 17,096 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 Ventura, IA

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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

Ventura, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population708
Households293
Housing units359
Income
Median household income$83,125
$100k+ households48.1%
$150k+ households19.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached279
Attached single-family35
Small multifamily39
Large multifamily6
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share77.7%
Attached-home share9.8%
Multifamily share12.5%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied246
Renter-occupied47
Vacant units66
Home value & age
Median home value$344,800
Owner homes $300k+55.3%
Owner homes $500k+30.5%
Owner homes $750k+10.6%
Median year built1970
Older-home share62.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars290
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 11 hail, 14 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Ventura, 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 Ventura?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ventura, IA is 1.75″. It was reported near Ventura, IA on April 29, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ventura — 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 Ventura address?

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