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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Vinton, IA from August 4, 1961 through July 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 52349 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
40
Wind Reports
76
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Vinton, IA · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Vinton, IA

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Vinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Vinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2023
2:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Vinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2023
1:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL JUST SOUTH OF VINTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
10:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2017
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO 40 TO 50 MPH WIND
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Vinton, IA
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2014
4:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter sized hail fell 4 miles north northeast of Vinton, IA at 515 pm CDT May 8, 2014.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 E Vinton Meml Arpt, IA
0.88″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
8:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel sized hail fell between Vinton and Shellsburg along 64th Street at 912 pm CDT March 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.59 ESE Vinton, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
6:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail fell at the Vinton Memorial Airport about 3.5 miles north of Vinton, IA at 717 pm CDT June 8.
NWS Hail Report Location: .21 WSW Vinton Meml Arpt, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
6:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball sized hail fell 2 miles north of Vinton, IA at 715 pm CDT June 8. This report was relayed by a spotter network.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Vinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
6:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell in Vinton, IA around 715 pm CDT June 8.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
6:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell in Vinton, IA at 710 pm CDT June 8.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
6:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Vinton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2009
7:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail the size of a quarter fell 1 mile southeast of Vinton, IA around 835 pm July 24.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.72 SE Vinton, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2008
2:56 AM CST-6
Hail report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-sized hail fell in Vinton, IA at 3:56 am June 15. Strong winds were also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Vinton, 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 Vinton, IA

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed in town. Time estimated using radar and observations.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
59 mph
Aug 15, 2025
10:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Vinton, IA
59 mph
Aug 15, 2025
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Vinton, IA
61 mph
Jul 29, 2025
7:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Vinton, IA
71 mph
Jul 11, 2025
8:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: From PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Vinton, IA
66 mph
Jun 12, 2025
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KVTI Vinton Arpt.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Vinton Memorial Ai, IA
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARNS DOWN NEAR VINTON AFTER INITIAL LINE WENT THROUGH... POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Vinton, IA
UNK mph
Mar 6, 2022
1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES AND GAS LEAKS REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF VINTON. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Vinton, IA
70 mph
Mar 6, 2022
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 60-70 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Vinton, IA
70 mph
Aug 10, 2020
5:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED A MEASURED GUST OF 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE GRAIN BINS DESTROYED AND BLOWN AROUND YARD. ONE IS UP AGAINST THE HOUSE... WHILE THE OTHER IS IN A BUNCH OF TREES. SOME SIDING DAMAGE TO THEIR HOUSE ALSO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Vinton, IA
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2020
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vinton, IA
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2016
9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF A LARGE APARTMENT BUILDING AND A HOUSE DAMAGED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Vinton, IA
60 mph
May 8, 2014
4:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be 50 to 60 mph were observed about 4 miles north northeast of Vinton, IA at 525 pm CDT May 8.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.02 E Vinton Meml Arpt, IA
63 mph
Sep 19, 2013
5:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS reported thunderstorm winds gusting to 63 mph starting at 630 PM and continuing through at least 635 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 SSW Vinton Meml 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 Vinton, IA

10 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
9:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF2 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 115 MPH. THE TORNADO DEVELOPED NORTHWEST OF VINTON... IOWA AND MOVED NORTHEAST... PRODUCING DAMAGE TO FARM BUILDINGS... TREES... AND POWER POLES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Vinton, IA
UNK category
Jul 15, 2021
12:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Vinton, IA
UNK category
Sep 3, 2018
9:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 SSE VINTON. TORNADO OBSERVED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 63RD STREET AND 25TH AVE SOUTH OF VINTON. TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN IN A FIELD WITH NO VISIBLE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Vinton, IA
UNK category
Sep 3, 2018
9:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 BRIEF TOUCHDOWN IN FIELD OBSERVED BY SPOTTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Vinton, IA
UNK category
Sep 3, 2018
9:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO OBSERVED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 63RD STREET AND 25TH AVE SOUTH OF VINTON. TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN IN A FIELD WITH NO VISIBLE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Vinton, IA
UNK category
Jul 3, 2017
12:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BREIF TOUCHDOWN OF AN EF0 TORNADO SEEN ON CITIZENS VIDEO... CONFIRMED BY LOCATION OF ISOLATED DAMAGE TO TWO TREES AND THE CORNER OF A METAL BUILDING WHERE A ROOFING PANEL WAS BLOWN OFF.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Vinton, IA
F0 category
May 21, 2004
3:44 PM CST
Tornado report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated F0
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Vinton, IA
F0 category
May 21, 2004
3:07 PM CST
Tornado report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated F0
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Vinton, IA
F1 category
Jul 20, 2003
9:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Traveled through mainly rural areas
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NNW Vinton, IA
F0 category
Aug 3, 1994
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Vinton, IA
Benton County · 9,761 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Thunderstorms were numerous over Iowa throughout the day. Several weather features caused the continual development. There was an upper level disturbance approaching from the west, while a trough of low pressure approached from the northwest. Farther northwest was an approaching arctic cold front. The atmosphere was very moist with deep moisture in place and convective available potential energy between 3000 and 3500 J-Kg-1 over much of the state. Even so, the situation was not overly conducive to severe weather. Thunderstorms moved over the west half of the state during the morning hours. The east half remained under partly sunny skies with thunderstorms erupting during the early afternoon hours, once the weak cap had broken. The storms produced heavy rainfall and some gusty winds. Only a few became severe. A severe thunderstorm moved through Winfield in Henry County, downing several trees. Another storm produced a brief microburst south of Newton in Jasper County. Many large tree limbs, up to 20 inches in diameter, were torn off. Crops were flattened in a narrow strip for about a mile downstream. Another storm produced a brief spin up tornado in Benton County. The tornado was observed by a boater as it touched down on Rogers Park Lake. It sucked up water briefly before breaking apart. One could call it a waterspout since it did occur over water, however meteorologically it had thunderstorm structure of a land event. For that reason it was listed as a tornado instead of a waterspout. During the morning, thunderstorms moved through Clarion. Lightning struck the chimney of the elementary school. Several blocks were knocked out of the top of it and the chimney was cracked all the way down to its junction with the main building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Vinton, 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

Vinton, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,948
Households2,188
Housing units2,381
Income
Median household income$65,488
$100k+ households34.2%
$150k+ households16.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,878
Attached single-family81
Small multifamily180
Large multifamily149
Mobile homes93
Housing mix
Single-family share78.9%
Attached-home share3.4%
Multifamily share13.8%
Mobile-home share3.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,678
Renter-occupied510
Vacant units193
Home value & age
Median home value$146,400
Owner homes $300k+8.0%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1953
Older-home share81.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,996
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 40 hail, 76 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Vinton, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Vinton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Vinton, IA is 3.00″. It was reported near Vinton, IA on August 8, 1988.

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

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

I am selling a home in Vinton — 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 Vinton address?

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