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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Wellsburg, IA from October 14, 1966 through April 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 50680 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
28
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Wellsburg, IA · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Wellsburg, IA

13 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
8:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Wellsburg, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2017
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED LOTS OF DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL ALONG HIGHWAY 175 JUST EAST OF THE HARDIN-GRUNDY COUNTY LINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Wellsburg, IA
0.88″ hail
May 4, 2015
12:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Wellsburg, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 29, 2013
7:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.57 WNW Fern, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 29, 2013
6:48 AM CST-6
Hail report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel size hail covering a two mile stretch of T-19 north of Wellsburg. Hail was 2 inches deep.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.49 N Wellsburg, IA
2.50″ hail
Aug 9, 2009
9:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wellsburg, IA
0.88″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
1:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Wellsburg, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2006
6:14 AM CST
Hail report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Wellsburg, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
5:29 PM CST
Hail report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Wellsburg, IA
1.75″ hail
Aug 16, 2004
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Wellsburg, IA
1.75″ hail
Aug 3, 2004
4:10 PM CST
Hail report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Wellsburg, IA
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 1999
2:46 PM CST
Hail report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Wellsburg, IA
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1994
1:15 AM CST
Hail report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Scattered thunderstorms developed during the late evening and early morning hours over northeast Iowa. One of the cells became severe and dropped three-quarter inch diameter hail on the town of Wellsburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wellsburg, 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 Wellsburg, IA

28 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 21, 2025
10:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of trees down and hoop building damaged near 220th and B Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Steamboat Rock, IA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2024
2:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage... minor building damage. small portion of roof removed from barn.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Wellsburg, IA
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
10:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and utility damage near Wellsburg. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wellsburg, IA
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2017
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES DOWN AND A CATTLE BUILDING DAMAGED NEAR E35 AND T19.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Wellsburg, IA
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2017
1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES ON FARM. REPORT DELAYED. .
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Wellsburg, IA
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2017
1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARN MOVED OFF FOUNDATION AND HEAVILY DAMAGED. REPORT DELAYED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Wellsburg, IA
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2017
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 UTILITY POLES DOWNED 1/4 MILE EAST OF E AVE AND 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E AVENUE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. DELAYED REPORT. .
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Wellsburg, IA
UNK mph
Sep 22, 2016
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA... DAMAGE TO SEVERAL LARGE TREES...TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Wellsburg, IA
69 mph
Aug 31, 2014
8:41 PM CST-6
Wind report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One to two foot diameter tree down. Six to 10 inch diameter tree limbs downed and one tree limb landed on power lines taking them down too.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.67 N Wellsburg, IA
64 mph
Aug 31, 2014
8:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Minor tree damage reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Wellsburg, IA
60 mph
Aug 1, 2013
5:44 PM CST-6
Wind report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A number of tree branches were down in the yard. The largest ones were 3 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.89 NNW Wellsburg, IA
70 mph
Jun 24, 2013
10:09 AM CST-6
Wind report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple barns destroyed and some tree damage. Crops flattened as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.01 NNW Wellsburg, IA
64 mph
Jun 24, 2013
10:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches from the top half of trees snapped off and a barn was destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.02 W Wellsburg, IA
70 mph
May 20, 2013
7:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility lines bent to the east.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.9 WNW Ivester, IA
60 mph
Jul 1, 2011
10:29 PM CST-6
Wind report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire department estimated winds of 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Wellsburg, 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 Wellsburg, IA

5 reports
EF0 category
Aug 31, 2014
8:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Produced only crop damage along its path. Tornado was found and rated using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.21 NW Wellsburg, IA
EF1 category
Jun 21, 2009
6:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was skipping up and down through the crops. The tornado destroyed a corrugated steel building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.76 ESE Wellsburg, IA
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2009
5:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly southeast of Cleves.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.36 WNW Wellsburg, IA
EF2 category
May 25, 2008
3:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the initial tornado touchdown point. The tornado continued on into Butler County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.53 NW Fern, IA
F2 category
Oct 14, 1966
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Wellsburg, IA
Grundy County · 4,633 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

Wellsburg, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population710
Households327
Housing units362
Income
Median household income$63,125
$100k+ households38.2%
$150k+ households11.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached328
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily19
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes10
Housing mix
Single-family share90.6%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share5.3%
Mobile-home share2.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied293
Renter-occupied34
Vacant units35
Home value & age
Median home value$110,800
Owner homes $300k+4.4%
Owner homes $500k+3.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1954
Older-home share82.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars323
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 13 hail, 28 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Wellsburg, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Wellsburg?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Wellsburg, IA is 2.50″. It was reported near N Wellsburg, IA on August 9, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Wellsburg — 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 Wellsburg address?

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