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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Hancock County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Hancock County, IA from June 16, 1956 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
124
Wind Reports
124
Tornado Reports
25
Max Hail Size
5.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hancock County, IA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Hancock County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 16, 2026
1:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Garner, IA
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
1:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garner, IA
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Britt, IA
2.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 WNW Meservey. Updated to included windows on house broken.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Meservey, IA
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
1:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Meservey, IA
2.50″ hail
May 16, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Goodell, IA
2.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
12:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Woden, IA
2.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Windows broken on car. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kanawha, IA
2.50″ hail
May 16, 2026
12:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranged from 2.25 to 2.5. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kanawha, IA
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2026
11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Woden, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Garner, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2025
10:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: quarter or a touch bigger hail east of Corwith on 150th st. reported by Corwith Fire.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Corwith, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2025
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garner, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 29, 2025
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Garner, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2025
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Wesley, 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 Hancock County

30 reports
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59 mph
Sep 2, 2026
8:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Forest City AWOS reported a 51 kt gust at 3:35 AM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Forest City, IA
87 mph
Sep 2, 2026
8:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Peak wind gust from a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Britt, IA
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
8:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 power poles broken and a photo with damage to a grain bin roof. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Britt, IA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager shared photos of power pole damage along 210th st. in Hancock county. Time esatimted from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Britt, IA
58 mph
Jun 28, 2026
1:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Garner, IA
58 mph
Jun 28, 2026
1:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed PWS gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Britt, IA
64 mph
Jul 29, 2025
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS recorded gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Ventura, IA
64 mph
Jul 29, 2025
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Ventura, IA
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM relayed trees down in Garner... some roads blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garner, IA
58 mph
Jul 29, 2025
4:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS measurement.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Britt, IA
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
4:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a large tree split and blown down in Britt. Time estimated. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Britt, IA
62 mph
Jul 28, 2025
4:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by public weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Britt, IA
66 mph
Jul 28, 2025
4:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by public weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Kanawha, IA
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2025
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Corwith, IA
62 mph
Jun 21, 2025
8:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured by personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Kanawha, 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 Hancock County

25 reports
UNK category
Jun 26, 2025
9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Corwith, IA
UNK category
Jun 9, 2018
8:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF ROPE TORNADO REPORTED BY STORM CHASER WHO WAS 4 ENE OF FOREST CITY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Forest City, IA
EF0 category
Jul 16, 2010
7:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public report of a tornado on the ground for 1 to 2 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.1 SE Klemme, IA
F0 category
May 1, 2004
2:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A landspout tracked across open fields for about 3 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Hayfield, IA
F0 category
Jul 14, 2003
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown sited by TV reporters in an open farm field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Britt, IA
F0 category
Aug 26, 2002
2:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief land spout touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Crystal Lake, IA
F0 category
Jun 8, 1999
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Kanawha, IA
F0 category
Jun 6, 1999
3:27 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Garner, IA
F1 category
Jun 15, 1997
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Britt, IA
F0 category
Jun 18, 1994
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Britt, IA
F0 category
Jun 18, 1994
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Corwith, IA
F1 category
Jun 18, 1994
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Britt To, IA
F3 category
Jun 18, 1994
5:01 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Garner To, IA
F1 category
Apr 23, 1990
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Jul 14, 1984
1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, IA
Hancock County · 4,445 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Hancock County

Garner, IA 55
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Britt, IA 53
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Kanawha, IA 40
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Corwith, IA 24
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Miller, IA 23
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Goodell, IA 16
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Klemme, IA 15
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Hayfield, IA 6
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Duncan, IA 4
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Hutchins, IA 3
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Hancock County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,718
Households4,614
Housing units5,120
Income
Median household income$70,212
$100k+ households41.5%
$150k+ households11.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,445
Attached single-family137
Small multifamily196
Large multifamily170
Mobile homes172
Housing mix
Single-family share86.8%
Attached-home share2.7%
Multifamily share7.2%
Mobile-home share3.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,782
Renter-occupied832
Vacant units506
Home value & age
Median home value$129,300
Owner homes $300k+10.5%
Owner homes $500k+1.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.0%
Median year built1959
Older-home share78.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,421
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Hancock County

50436 95
Forest City, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50423 74
Britt, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50438 68
Garner, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50447 38
Kanawha, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50430 24
Corwith, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50480 24
Titonka, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50457 23
Meservey, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50483 21
Wesley, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50482 20
Ventura, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50484 13
Woden, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50449 12
Klemme, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50439 9
Goodell, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50432 1
Crystal Lake, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 124 hail, 124 wind, and 25 tornado reports in Hancock County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hancock County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Hancock County is 5.50″. It was reported near Kanawha, IA on August 26, 2004.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hancock 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 Hancock County address?

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