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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Ida County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Ida County, IA from October 29, 1956 through July 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 51445 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
127
Wind Reports
100
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ida County, IA · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Ida County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
1:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Ida Grove, IA
1.50″ hail
May 16, 2026
12:57 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported ping pong ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Holstein, IA
1.25″ hail
May 16, 2026
12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Battle Creek, IA
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Cushing, IA
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Ida Grove, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Holstein, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Battle Creek, IA
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2025
6:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of quarter sized hail ongoing in Holstein at at 1320 on 15 Aug 2025. Corroborated time and likelihood of hail with radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holstein, IA
1.50″ hail
Aug 15, 2025
5:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail not quite as large as golf balls. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Holstein, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2023
1:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: END OF PERIOD OF OCCASIONAL HAIL TO QUARTER SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Arthur, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2023
12:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Arthur, IA
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2022
4:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA WITH PICTURE SHOWING 1 INCH HAIL ON A RULER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Ida Grove, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
11:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT WITH PICTURE... 1 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ida Grove, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ida Grove, IA
1.75″ hail
Sep 1, 2021
3:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CROPS BADLY DAMAGED BY HAIL ESTIMATED AS LARGE AS GOLF BALLS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Arthur, 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 Ida County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 8, 2026
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County Emergency Manager reported 4 inch diamter tree branches knocked down by thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galva, IA
59 mph
May 18, 2026
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station RIGI4 Ida Grove.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Ida Grove, IA
59 mph
Aug 9, 2025
12:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report: A Personal Weather Station just southeast of Galva recorded a 59 mph wind gust. (Site: PWS-KIASCHAL7).
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Galva, IA
64 mph
Jul 28, 2025
6:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Personal Weather Station northeast of Ida Grove recorded a 64 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Galva, IA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2025
9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree limbs down... some in excess of 12 inches diameter. Power out due to tree limbs falling on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Battle Creek, IA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2025
9:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos on social media of large tree limbs down at Holstein Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: Holstein, IA
58 mph
Mar 14, 2025
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Via personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Galva, IA
59 mph
Mar 14, 2025
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Via personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arthur, IA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Out building damaged/destroyed. Damaged/Caved in grain bin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Arthur, IA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10-12 inch tree limbs down. Power lines from electric pole to garage knocked down. Dime sized hail and 1.5 inches of rain.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Arthur, IA
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2022
11:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR. TREE LIMBS DOWN AND SEVERAL TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED AROUND TOWN AND JUST NORTH OF THE TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galva, IA
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2022
11:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR. NUMEROUS LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN THROUGHOUT TOWN AND SEVERAL TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ida Grove, IA
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
11:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO OUTBUILDINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Galva, IA
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
9:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN IN TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galva, IA
UNK mph
May 14, 2022
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE KNOCKED DOWN BY STRONG WINDS ESTIMATED AT LEAST 70 MPH. WIND WAS STRONG ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE HOUSE WALLS TO BOW A LITTLE... AND AN OLD BARN TO TWIST ON ITS FOUNDATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Holstein, 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 Ida County

13 reports
UNK category
Sep 24, 2019
10:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNE Ida Grove, IA
UNK category
Sep 24, 2019
10:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF ROPE TORNADO. STILL EXTREME ROTATION TO WALL CLOUD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Cushing, IA
EF1 category
Apr 9, 2011
7:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado severely damaged a farmstead; taking the roof off of a house and destroying numerous outbuildings. The tornado also damaged outbuildings at another farmstead, snapped at least 5 power poles, and damaged an outbuilding at an ethanol plant. The tornado also caused tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.65 SSW Galva, IA
EF2 category
Apr 9, 2011
7:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado destroyed or heavily damaged two grain bins and two outbuildings on a farmstead. The tornado also caused mainly shingle damage to a house and garage on the same farmstead. Trees, power poles, and power lines were also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.46 WSW Arthur, IA
F0 category
Jun 13, 2001
9:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 16 NW Ida Grove, IA
F1 category
Jun 5, 1994
2:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Galva, IA
F0 category
Jun 16, 1992
9:48 PM CST
Tornado report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F0 category
Aug 7, 1991
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Jun 7, 1984
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Jun 7, 1984
3:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1 category
Jul 30, 1979
2:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F3 category
Jul 26, 1969
1:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Jun 16, 1957
6:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Ida County, IA
Ida County · 2,891 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Ida County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,944
Households2,994
Housing units3,365
Income
Median household income$62,841
$100k+ households37.7%
$150k+ households10.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,891
Attached single-family66
Small multifamily212
Large multifamily151
Mobile homes45
Housing mix
Single-family share85.9%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share10.8%
Mobile-home share1.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,322
Renter-occupied672
Vacant units371
Home value & age
Median home value$108,800
Owner homes $300k+12.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1952
Older-home share83.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,875
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Ida County

51445 66
Ida Grove, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51025 65
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51016 57
Correctionville, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51006 38
Battle Creek, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51053 31
Schaller, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51020 29
Galva, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51019 25
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51448 25
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51061 24
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51461 21
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51018 14
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51431 13
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 127 hail, 100 wind, and 13 tornado reports in Ida County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ida County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Ida County is 4.50″. It was reported near Ida Grove, IA on June 17, 1978.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ida 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 Ida County address?

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