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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Hardin County, IA
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Hardin County, IA from June 28, 1959 through July 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
120
Wind Reports
195
Tornado Reports
45
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Hardin County, IA · 1959–presentUpdated Daily · last Jul 20, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW New Providence, IA
1.50″hail
Apr 14, 2026 8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Eldora, IA
1.00″hail
Mar 19, 2025 10:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: report received via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Iowa Falls, IA
1.00″hail
May 21, 2024 9:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alden, IA
1.75″hail
Jul 28, 2023 10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Iowa Falls, IA
1.75″hail
May 8, 2023 2:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Hubbard, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 4, 2023 11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Iowa Falls, IA
1.00″hail
Aug 19, 2022 8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Steamboat Rock, IA
1.00″hail
Jul 18, 2019 1:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA HAIL BEGAN AT 841 AM AND GREW TO NICKEL TO QUARTER AT 845 AM.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iowa Falls, IA
1.00″hail
May 25, 2018 11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Union, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 18, 2018 10:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alden, IA
1.00″hail
Jul 4, 2017 12:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Union, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 30, 2014 12:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 W New Providence, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 30, 2014 12:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Considerable wind along with heavy rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 ESE Hubbard, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 12, 2014 8:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Eldora, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 12, 2014 8:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Eldora, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 12, 2014 7:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Hubbard, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 12, 2014 7:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.53 E Garden City, IA
1.75″hail
Apr 12, 2014 7:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Drake Fld Arpt, IA
0.88″hail
Apr 12, 2014 4:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ackley, IA
0.75″hail
Jul 8, 2013 4:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.04 W Iowa Falls, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 29, 2013 6:38 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An Iowa State Trooper reported quarter size hail on the highway two inches deep.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Abbott, IA
1.00″hail
Sep 6, 2010 6:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A storm chaser reported quarter size hail along with strong winds. One large tree was down in Ackley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.06 SE Macy, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 18, 2010 3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Union, IA
1.25″hail
Jun 18, 2010 3:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.29 SE Union, IA
3.00″hail
Aug 9, 2009 9:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail brok windows out of a residence and caused considerable crop damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Eldora, IA
1.00″hail
Aug 9, 2009 9:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail reported in Pine Lake State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Eldora, IA
1.25″hail
Aug 9, 2009 9:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Windows broken by hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Eldora, IA
1.75″hail
Aug 9, 2009 9:38 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Eldora, IA
1.75″hail
Aug 9, 2009 8:19 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail of at least golf ball size resulted in broken windows.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Eldora, 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.
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - emergency manager sent photos of tree damage in Eldora. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eldora, IA
UNKmph
Jul 20, 2026 8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - emergency manager relayed photos of tree damage via NWSChat. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ackley, IA
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 11:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Story and Hardin Co EMA reported 2 miles of large power poles snapped along the Story/Hardin county line. Time estimated from radar. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Zearing, IA
59mph
Jun 17, 2026 10:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Hubbard, IA
65mph
Jun 10, 2026 4:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Peak wind gust from a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE New Providence, IA
67mph
Jun 10, 2026 4:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Peak wind gust from a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Hubbard, IA
UNKmph
Jun 10, 2026 4:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down in Hubbard. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hubbard, IA
69mph
Jun 10, 2026 3:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Peak wind gust from personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Roland, IA
64mph
May 16, 2026 3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK GUST REPORTED AT IOWA FALLS AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Iowa Falls, IA
UNKmph
Aug 15, 2025 9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree branches down 3 inches in diameter or more. Delayed reported received via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Providence, IA
UNKmph
Aug 15, 2025 9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at campground. One camper was blown off of its blocks. Large tree limb fell on a truck. Large metal shed with door damage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Buckeye, IA
UNKmph
Aug 15, 2025 8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6-8 inch branches down. Bean crops flattened. Pea sized hail. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Alden, IA
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2025 7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Branches... trees... and powerlines down. According to Alden Fire Department.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alden, IA
UNKmph
Jun 21, 2025 10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of trees and powerlines down in Eldora... power is out. Relayed by KWWL media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eldora, IA
UNKmph
Jun 21, 2025 10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Iowa DOT report of debris on Highway 175 in Eldora.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Eldora, IA
60mph
Jun 11, 2025 11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Observed 60 mile an hour on anemometer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Eldora, IA
UNKmph
Jul 15, 2024 9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: damage to multiple hog confinements. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Eldora, IA
UNKmph
Jul 15, 2024 9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Alden. power out with tree damage near Alden. Several branches or small tree. Edited to add additional information that Alden Library has damage and trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alden, IA
58mph
May 24, 2024 10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak wind gust at Iowa Falls Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Iowa Falls, IA
UNKmph
May 24, 2024 10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported overturned semis on Highway 20. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Buckeye, IA
UNKmph
May 21, 2024 10:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported damage to farm outbuildings east of Hubbard. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW New Providence, IA
60mph
May 21, 2024 10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Town without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hubbard, IA
61mph
May 8, 2024 12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station KIAUNION5. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE New Providence, IA
UNKmph
Apr 16, 2024 5:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Livestock building sustained damage during structural repair. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Buckeye, IA
UNKmph
Jul 28, 2023 11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small tree limbs coming down on east side of Eldora.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eldora, IA
58mph
Jul 6, 2022 12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND GUST FROM THE STEAMBOAT ROCK RWIS STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Steamboat Rock, IA
59mph
Jul 6, 2022 12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ALSO REPORTS DOWNED POWERLINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Iowa Falls, IA
UNKmph
Jun 15, 2022 7:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Eldora, IA
UNKmph
Jun 15, 2022 7:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN... ROOF DAMAGE WITH STRONG WINDS. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Hubbard, IA
62mph
Apr 24, 2022 12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hubbard, 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 Hardin County
30 reports
UNKcategory
Apr 14, 2026 8:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency Management relayed reports of a brief tornado touchdown just south of Eldora with damage to a building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Eldora, IA
UNKcategory
Apr 14, 2026 8:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Time and location estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Eldora, IA
UNKcategory
Jul 14, 2021 10:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED TORNADO AND DAMAGE IN GARDEN CITY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSE Radcliffe, IA
UNKcategory
Jun 15, 2019 7:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF DAMAGE TO BARN FROM POSSIBLE LANDSPOUT/TORNADO NEAR WHITTEN. THIS WAS IN THE 3500 OF 270TH STREET.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Whitten, IA
UNKcategory
May 30, 2019 1:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Eldora, IA
UNKcategory
May 30, 2019 1:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROOF TORN FROM BARN STRUCTURE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Owasa, IA
UNKcategory
Jun 20, 2018 8:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Hubbard, IA
UNKcategory
Jun 20, 2018 7:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHDOWN REPORTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. EXACT LOCATION UNKNOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW New Providence, IA
UNKcategory
Nov 28, 2016 6:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN REPORTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF D41 AND S27 IN HARDIN COUNTY. .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Buckeye, IA
UNKcategory
Nov 28, 2016 6:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN ON NORTH SIDE OF TOWN. POWER LINES... TREES DOWN... ROOF DAMAGE AND CAR TIPPED ON SIDE. .
NWS Tornado Report Location: Radcliffe, IA
EF1category
Aug 31, 2014 8:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado formed 2 miles southwest of Owasa immediately hitting a farmstead destroying a grain bin and uprooting several trees. The tornado then travel across open farmland for the remainder of its path. The tornado was found and rated using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.15 WSW Owasa, IA
EF0category
Aug 31, 2014 8:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This short lived tornado occurred just west of the Iowa Falls Airport. The circulation was broad for the duration of the tornado but swirls were very evident in the damage pattern across the agricultural fields. This tornado was found and rated using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.57 W Iowa Falls Muni Arpt, IA
EF0category
Aug 31, 2014 8:11 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This short lived and narrow tornado remained in rural areas of western Hardin county producing only crop damage. The tornado was found and rated using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.68 NW Buckeye, IA
EF1category
Aug 31, 2014 8:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved into Hardin county from Hamilton county. This short segment did primarily crop damage but hit a farmstead before dissipating causing the destruction of two grain bins and badly damaging three outbuildings. This tornado was found and rated using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.73 WNW Buckeye, IA
EF0category
Jun 30, 2014 12:23 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a multiple segment tornado with two segment including portions of Marshall and Hardin counties. This is the second and final segment in Hardin county. After crossing into Hardin county, the narrowing tornado left a highly convergent tree damage pattern across 335th St. The path washed out in a pasture NE of this point just west of the Iowa River.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.95 SSE Union, IA
EF1category
Jun 30, 2014 12:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is a multiple segment tornado with three segments that passed through portions of Story, Marshall and Hardin counties. This is the third and final segment in Hardin county. The tornado cycled, made a hard right turn, and began to intensify again after crossing into Hardin County. EF1 damage was sustained to wooden power poles and trees along 335th St. between T and U Ave. Turning NE again after crossing U Ave, the tornado roamed through open farmland and weakened, only causing intermittent tree damage after crossing County Road S62 1.5 miles south of Union. The tornado dissipated shortly before reaching the Iowa River.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.21 SW Union, IA
EF1category
Jun 29, 2014 7:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Short track tornado hit a cemetery and then moved southeast with minor roof damage to a house before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.08 SW Gifford, IA
EF0category
Jun 21, 2009 5:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was on the ground briefly with a small debris cloud.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.09 ENE Steamboat Rock, IA
EF0category
Jun 21, 2009 5:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There was a brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.2 WNW Abbott, IA
EF0category
Jun 21, 2009 5:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.89 W Eagle City, IA
F0category
Nov 12, 2005 5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown north of Steamboat Rock.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Steamboat Rock, IA
F1category
Nov 12, 2005 5:24 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved into the county from Hamilton County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Garden City, IA
F1category
Aug 16, 2004 6:16 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in farm fields and remained in open country. It caused little damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Ackley, IA
F0category
Aug 16, 2004 6:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved from Franklin County into northern Hardin County. It was in open fields.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Ackley, IA
F0category
Aug 3, 2004 3:53 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open fields for the most part. Moved a camper and caused some damage to outbuildings and a house south of Radcliffe.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Hubbard, IA
F0category
Apr 18, 2002 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown with little damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE New Providence, IA
F1category
Apr 20, 2001 11:46 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Short touchdown within the town of Alden.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Alden, IA
F0category
May 22, 2000 7:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in a field
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Owasa, IA
F0category
Jun 6, 1995 7:41 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Iowa Falls, IA
F0category
Jun 23, 1992 4:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardin County, IA
Hardin County · 6,781 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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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Hardin County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Hardin County have on record?
Our records show 120 hail, 195 wind, and 45 tornado reports in Hardin County, 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 Hardin County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Hardin County is 3.00″. It was reported near .69 S Eldora, IA on August 9, 2009.
A storm report showed up near my home in Hardin 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 Hardin County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Hardin 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 Hardin County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Hardin 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 Hardin County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Hardin 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 Hardin County, IA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Hardin 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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