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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Whiting, IA from April 1, 1967 through July 30, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Whiting, IA · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 30, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Whiting, IA

23 reports
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2.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The office received a photo of significant damage to siding and windows on a home in Whiting... Iowa. This was accompanied by significant car damage and tree damage in the surrounding area. Hail was estimated to have ranged from golf ball to baseball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whiting, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2024
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail along Interstate 29 west of Whiting.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Whiting, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2019
8:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whiting, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2016
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Whiting, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2016
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Whiting, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2013
2:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorm winds accompanying the storm also downed some tree branches in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.91 NE Whiting, IA
0.88″ hail
Aug 18, 2011
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Whiting, IA
2.75″ hail
May 12, 2011
4:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail around baseball-size fell in the Whiting area which caused some vehicle damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 W Whiting, IA
0.75″ hail
May 12, 2011
4:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.65 WNW Whiting, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2011
5:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A probable gustnado was also reported with the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.85 NE Whiting, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
5:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter fell for several minutes in the Whiting area. The hail was from the same supercell thunderstorm that produced a EF3 tornado a brief time later in the Mapleton area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW Whiting, IA
0.75″ hail
May 29, 2008
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.45 S Whiting, IA
0.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2007
3:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.85 ENE Whiting, IA
0.75″ hail
May 24, 2004
12:11 PM CST
Hail report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Whiting, IA
1.50″ hail
Jul 20, 2003
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail between 3/4 of an inch and 1.5 inches was reported across northern Monona county to the north and northeast of Whiting.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Whiting, 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 Whiting, IA

16 reports
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61 mph
Jul 30, 2024
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Whiting, IA
UNK mph
May 13, 2022
12:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whiting, IA
UNK mph
May 13, 2022
12:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whiting, IA
UNK mph
May 13, 2022
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Whiting, IA
59 mph
Jun 19, 2018
12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NW Whiting, IA
60 mph
Jul 8, 2013
3:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph downed several large tree branches in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.91 NE Albaton, IA
63 mph
Aug 8, 2010
7:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph caused considerable tree damage in the Whiting area which damaged a few buildings. The winds also broke at least one center pivot in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Whiting, IA
74 mph
Jul 21, 2008
12:09 AM CST-6
Wind report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured at 74 mph by wind equipment just south of Sloan. The winds did some tree damage in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.59 ENE Albaton, IA
58 mph
Mar 30, 2006
4:00 PM CST
Wind report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph knocked off numerous shingles on a house south of Whiting.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Whiting, IA
58 mph
May 26, 2005
5:25 PM CST
Wind report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph took the roof off of a mobile home near Whiting.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whiting, IA
58 mph
Aug 18, 2003
5:25 PM CST
Wind report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public estimated thunderstorm wind gusts reached 60 mph northwest of Whiting. The winds caused some tree damage in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNW Whiting, IA
63 mph
Apr 22, 2001
8:30 PM CST
Wind report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm wind gust estimated by the public at over 60 mph destroyed a barn near Whiting.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whiting, IA
75 mph
Jun 29, 1998
11:15 AM CST
Wind report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whiting, IA
70 mph
Jun 23, 1998
7:25 PM CST
Wind report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NW Whiting, IA
58 mph
Jul 5, 1994
12:05 AM CST
Wind report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whiting, 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 Whiting, IA

7 reports
EF2 category
Oct 4, 2013
5:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado continued from Thurston County in northeast Nebraska and into Monona County. The damage in Monona County was generally confined to soft wood trees, but one farmstead did receive minor out building damage. The EF2 damage occurred as the tornado crossed 100th street were several power poles were snapped off at the base. The tornado then exited Monona County into Woodbury County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.4 SW Albaton, IA
F0 category
Aug 17, 2001
6:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down east of Macy, Nebraska, on the Iowa side of the Missouri River. This was the second tornado producing supercell to track across Monona county this night, touching down in open country with no apparent damage. The tornado was first reported by law enforcement and was also caught on film by a tv meteorologist. Initially the location was reported as Macy, Nebraska, but after further radar reviews, along with accounts from storm chasers at the scene, it was determined the tornado touched down west of Whiting, Iowa, or several miles east of Macy.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Whiting, IA
F0 category
Jun 13, 2001
8:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown of a tornado in open country in extreme northwest Monona county, reported by the public.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNW Whiting, IA
F0 category
Jun 23, 1998
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Whiting, IA
F2 category
Jun 23, 1998
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: House destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW Whiting, IA
F0 category
Jul 5, 1987
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F4 category
Jul 28, 1986
7:11 PM CST
Tornado report for Whiting, IA
Monona County · 3,715 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

Whiting, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population840
Households339
Housing units355
Income
Median household income$68,977
$100k+ households39.8%
$150k+ households15.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached255
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily36
Large multifamily6
Mobile homes58
Housing mix
Single-family share71.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share11.8%
Mobile-home share16.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied250
Renter-occupied89
Vacant units16
Home value & age
Median home value$87,800
Owner homes $300k+6.8%
Owner homes $500k+3.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1952
Older-home share76.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars331
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 23 hail, 16 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Whiting, IA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 30, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Whiting?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Whiting, IA is 2.75″. It was reported near Whiting, IA on June 13, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Whiting — 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 Whiting address?

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