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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Crawford County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Crawford County, IA from May 28, 1956 through April 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 51442 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
152
Wind Reports
182
Tornado Reports
35
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Crawford County, IA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Crawford County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
9:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Aspinwall, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
8:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Denison, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
9:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Buck Grove, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
5:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Buck Grove, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
5:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vail, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
4:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture of measured hail near the Denison Hospital. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Denison, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
4:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Between Ping Ball and Golf Ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Buck Grove, IA
2.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
4:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Buck Grove, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
4:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dow City, IA
2.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2024
8:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported 2 inch hail in Westside. Delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: Westside, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2024
8:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to quarter-sized. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Westside, IA
2.50″ hail
Jul 15, 2024
8:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Forward from broadcast media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vail, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2024
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Up to quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Manilla, IA
2.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2023
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS INCORRECT TIME ON PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 2 N CHARTER OAK. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Charter Oak, IA
2.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2023
1:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Charter Oak, 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 Crawford County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 9, 2025
12:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported significant damage to a barn south of Westside. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Westside, IA
65 mph
Aug 9, 2025
12:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured from personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Vail, IA
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2025
12:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a snapped light pole and a tree down in Manilla. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Manilla, IA
59 mph
Mar 14, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Denison, IA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Quarter Size hail. Tree blown on Highway 59 blocking traffic in both directions.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Denison, IA
69 mph
Jul 24, 2022
2:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Denison, IA
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2022
8:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOTS OF REPORTS OF TREES DOWN ON LOCAL SCANNER IN DENISON. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Denison, IA
69 mph
Jul 11, 2022
8:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Denison, IA
63 mph
May 20, 2022
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED AT DENISON AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Denison, IA
81 mph
Dec 15, 2021
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KDNS DENISON AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Buck Grove, IA
UNK mph
Aug 31, 2021
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SECOND HAND... DELAYED REPORT OF WIND DAMAGE FROM JUST NORTH OF VAIL TO JUST EAST OF DELOIT. HOG BARN ROOF BLOWN OFF... SEVERAL UPROOTED TREES... AND SOME HAIL DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Deloit, IA
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2021
10:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dow City, IA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2021
3:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOCKING IA-141 EAST OF US 59.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Manilla, IA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
2:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE REPORTED AROUND TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buck Grove, IA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
2:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEMI JACKKNIFED DUE TO STRONG WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kiron, 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 Crawford County

30 reports
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
11:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser shared a picture of a tornado just west of Manilla.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Manilla, IA
UNK category
Apr 21, 2023
1:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Kiron, IA
EF0 category
Aug 31, 2014
6:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Three very distinct vortex paths rotating around a common center. These tracks left very well defined paths in crops across eastern Crawford county. Several small miso-vortices were also noted nearby. This tornado was found and rated using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.95 SE Vail, IA
EF0 category
Aug 31, 2014
5:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: First of many tornadoes to occur on this day. Path was intermittent initially becoming more intense with time. There was video of the parent circulation but path and rating determined by high resolution satellite data.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.03 NNW Dow City, IA
EF1 category
Apr 9, 2011
6:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reports of power lines taken down by tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.09 NW Ricketts, IA
EF0 category
Jun 11, 2008
6:21 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.57 S Charter Oak, IA
EF1 category
May 29, 2008
7:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado took a barn roof off, some of the shingles of the house were blown off and numerous trees were downed. A hog confinement was leveled and damage was done to a trailer park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.56 E Denison, IA
EF0 category
May 29, 2008
7:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage was done to a farm house with shingles removed and tree damage to the yard. Windows were also blown out of the house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.06 WSW Dow City, IA
F0 category
Jul 24, 2005
6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in a corn field and cut a path across the field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Deloit, IA
F1 category
Aug 17, 2001
7:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several outbuilding destroyed and many crops flattened.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Buck Grove, IA
F0 category
Jun 1, 2001
12:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Manilla, IA
F0 category
Jun 1, 2001
12:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown near edge of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Charter Oak, IA
F0 category
Jun 1, 2001
12:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency manager reported spotting 7 funnel clouds from the parent cell with two brief touchdowns in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Denison, IA
F0 category
May 16, 1999
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Ricketts, IA
F1 category
May 16, 1999
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Crawford County, IA
Crawford County · 5,262 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Denison, 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Crawford County

Denison, IA 95
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Dow City, IA 42
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Charter Oak, IA 38
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Vail, IA 31
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Manilla, IA 26
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Schleswig, IA 24
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Deloit, IA 19
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Ricketts, IA 16
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Kiron, IA 15
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Westside, IA 13
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Buck Grove, IA 11
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Aspinwall, IA 8
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Crawford County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,289
Households6,229
Housing units6,852
Income
Median household income$65,039
$100k+ households36.3%
$150k+ households14.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,262
Attached single-family279
Small multifamily504
Large multifamily315
Mobile homes491
Housing mix
Single-family share76.8%
Attached-home share4.1%
Multifamily share12.0%
Mobile-home share7.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,901
Renter-occupied1,328
Vacant units623
Home value & age
Median home value$136,300
Owner homes $300k+10.2%
Owner homes $500k+2.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1963
Older-home share78.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,086
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Crawford County

51442 110
Denison, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51455 59
Manning, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51034 47
Mapleton, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51454 43
Manilla, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51528 41
Buck Grove, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51006 38
Battle Creek, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51439 37
Charter Oak, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51465 31
Vail, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51436 28
Breda, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51529 27
Dunlap, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51019 25
Danbury, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51448 25
Kiron, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51527 24
Defiance, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51461 21
Schleswig, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51466 21
Wall Lake, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51441 19
Deloit, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51060 18
Ute, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51467 17
Westside, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 152 hail, 182 wind, and 35 tornado reports in Crawford County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Crawford County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Crawford County is 4.25″. It was reported near Kiron, IA on July 28, 2008.

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

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

I am selling a home in Crawford County — 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 Crawford County address?

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