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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lee County, IA
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lee County, IA from June 19, 1955 through August 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
146
Wind Reports
256
Tornado Reports
41
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Lee County, IA · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 15, 2026
Hail Report Description: Largest stones were quarter size. Picture from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Fort Madison, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 26, 2023 2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Argyle, IA
1.75″hail
May 7, 2023 10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wever, IA
1.75″hail
May 7, 2023 10:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wever, IA
1.25″hail
May 7, 2023 10:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Denmark, IA
1.00″hail
May 7, 2023 10:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wever, IA
1.00″hail
May 7, 2023 9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Denmark, IA
1.75″hail
May 7, 2023 9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W West Point, IA
1.00″hail
May 7, 2023 9:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Denmark, IA
1.75″hail
Sep 19, 2022 6:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Mooar, IA
1.50″hail
Sep 19, 2022 6:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Donnellson, IA
1.00″hail
May 21, 2022 11:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Keokuk, IA
1.00″hail
Jul 10, 2021 1:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Donnellson, IA
4.00″hail
Apr 8, 2020 8:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS SOFT BALL HAIL WEST OF DENMARK... IA IN NORTHERN LEE COUNTY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Denmark, IA
1.75″hail
Apr 8, 2020 8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N West Point, IA
1.00″hail
Sep 27, 2019 10:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOCATION APPROXIMATE. RELAYED BY EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Wever, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 26, 2019 12:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Keokuk, IA
1.00″hail
May 23, 2019 12:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Keokuk, IA
1.00″hail
Jul 20, 2018 12:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Keokuk, IA
1.00″hail
Aug 18, 2017 11:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA FACEBOOK
NWS Hail Report Location: Wever, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 14, 2017 9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Argyle, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 10, 2017 9:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fort Madison, 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: 3 inch diameter tree limbs downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Montrose, IA
UNKmph
Jul 21, 2026 1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple 2-3 inch tree limbs down and estimated 60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Mooar, IA
UNKmph
Jul 21, 2026 1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down in town_ time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Keokuk, IA
UNKmph
Apr 17, 2026 10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree fallen down and multiple thick limbs snapped. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sawyer, IA
UNKmph
Apr 17, 2026 10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree fallen down and multiple 6+ inch thick branches snapped. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sawyer, IA
UNKmph
Mar 11, 2026 2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Cattle shed and feed shed were blown down. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Donnellson, IA
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2025 11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: As storm and winds moved in... top of tree knocked over. Time of the event estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Donnellson, IA
UNKmph
Jun 3, 2025 11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down at Rodeo Park. Time estimated from radar information.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Fort Madison Munic, IA
UNKmph
Jun 3, 2025 11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree damage throughout all of Fort Madison from 53rd street to 6th street. Trees down on houses... trees on roads. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Fort Madison, IA
UNKmph
Jun 3, 2025 10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Train derailed near New Boston. One of two separate train derailed in area. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Boston, IA
UNKmph
Jun 3, 2025 10:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Train derailed near New Boston. second of two separate trains derailed in area. 30 cars derailed. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Argyle, IA
63mph
Mar 17, 2025 12:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Nauvoo, IA
63mph
Oct 31, 2024 3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KEOK Keokuk Arpt.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Keokuk Airport, IA
60mph
Jul 31, 2024 10:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No wind damage noted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Mooar, IA
58mph
Jul 31, 2024 10:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Wever, IA
67mph
Jul 31, 2024 10:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station just northwest of Houghton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Houghton, IA
58mph
Jul 31, 2024 9:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Houghton, IA
UNKmph
Jul 30, 2024 10:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report via social media and time estimated from radar. Tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Mooar, IA
UNKmph
Jul 30, 2024 10:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down at the farm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Donnellson, IA
UNKmph
Jul 7, 2024 6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four inch diameter tree branches down. Several branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Argyle, IA
UNKmph
Jul 7, 2024 6:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mobile home roof partially removed. Carport and shed destroyed. Tree limbs down. Public report via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Argyle, IA
UNKmph
Jul 7, 2024 6:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted. Public report via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Croton, IA
70mph
Jun 13, 2024 10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Keokuk Airport, IA
70mph
Jun 13, 2024 10:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60 to 70 mph wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Mooar, IA
UNKmph
Jun 29, 2023 3:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree limbs down. estimated 80 MPH winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Fort Madison, IA
UNKmph
Jun 29, 2023 3:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees down on rainbow dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: Keokuk, IA
100mph
Jun 29, 2023 3:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Storm Survey found damage to dozens of large trees and utility poles consistent with peak wind gusts of 90 to 100 mph throughout the town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Montrose, IA
UNKmph
Jun 29, 2023 3:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dozens of large trees downed throughout town. Peak winds consistent with 90 to 100 mph. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Montrose, IA
74mph
Jun 29, 2023 3:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KEOK Keokuk Arpt.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Keokuk Airport, IA
100mph
Jun 29, 2023 3:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Storm Survey observed wind damage consistent with gusts around 100 mph in Keokuk. This included dozens of large trees downed... utility poles downed... an outbuilding nearly destroyed... and a roof blown off a home. In addition... a couple mobile homes were severely damaged on the north side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Keokuk, 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 Lee County
30 reports
UNKcategory
Jun 17, 2026 2:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF1 tornado uniquely tracked across three states. This developed just in Lee County... Iowa... with peak winds of 105 mph... and tracked southeast through Clark County... Missouri. It then continued across the Mississippi River into Hancock County... Illinois... impacting northern parts of Warsaw. Much of the damage was noted to trees... with some damage to canopies at two nearby gas stations.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Keokuk, IA
UNKcategory
Mar 12, 2026 2:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: In coordination with the Denmark... IA Fire Dept... an EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 100 mph and path length of 1.2 miles was determined to have occurred on March 10. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted... and one power pole was snapped. A large section of shingles was blown off a roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Wever, IA
UNKcategory
Mar 12, 2026 2:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado with max winds near 90 mph begun its 2.1 mile long path with damage to tree branches. The tornado then caused damage to some fascia on a house. It then crossed into Wilson Lake park where additional trees were downed. Some trees were uprooted with a couple of trees had their trunks snapped. Tree damage became more sporadic as the tornado continued east leading to minor tree damage through the remainder of its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Franklin, IA
UNKcategory
Mar 12, 2026 2:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado with peak winds of 95 to 100 mph begun its 1.5 mile long path by downing some tree branches. The tornado increased in strength causing damage to the door of a farm outbuilding along with damage to additional farm out buildings. The tornado continued east along 230th street... causing sporadic tree damage for around 1 mile. The tornado then strengthened even more near 230th street and 160th avenue... where it destroyed two farm outbuildings and snapped numerous tree trunks. This is where the tornado was the strongest. Shortly after crossing 160th street... the tornado weakened and eventually dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Donnellson, IA
UNKcategory
Aug 11, 2025 12:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown confirmed by video. No damage was reported or known.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Summitville, IA
UNKcategory
Aug 11, 2025 12:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video footage of a tornado. No known damage. Time is based on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Vicennes, IA
UNKcategory
Jun 3, 2025 10:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado with maximum winds of 80 mph touched down southwest of Ft Madison Iowa. This damaged an irrigator... a garage... and trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE New Boston, IA
UNKcategory
Mar 24, 2021 12:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TORNADO CAUSED ROOF/TREE DAMAGE AND DESTROYED A SHED AT A RESIDENCE NORTH OF TOWN. THE LEE COUNTY EM AND SHERIFF DEPT. ASSISTED WITH THIS SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Fort Madison Munic, IA
UNKcategory
May 27, 2019 6:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TWO BARNS DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Houghton, IA
UNKcategory
May 27, 2019 6:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN SOUTH OF HOUGHTON STRIKING A METAL BUILDING. THE ROOF WAS REMOVED FROM THE BUILDING AND THE WINDS WERE ESTIMATED AT 100 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Houghton, IA
EF1category
Jun 20, 2015 6:34 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey teams showed that this tornado produced damage to trees along its path, including snapping the trunks of hardwood trees. The EF1, 100 mph wind-producing tornado was narrow.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.61 W Ft Madison Muni Arpt, IA
EF1category
May 24, 2015 4:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado with wind estimated at 95 mph destroyed a barn and grain bin along Saint Paul Road. Some trees and a power line were also blown down. A couple of chimneys were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.33 ESE St Paul, IA
EF0category
May 11, 2014 3:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotters reported a funnel going up and down for several miles. An NWS storm survey found a single area of damage to tree limbs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.35 NW Charleston, IA
EF0category
Jun 21, 2010 4:21 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A spotter observed a brief tornado touchdown about 5 miles north of Fort Madison, IA around 521 pm CDT June 21.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.78 NW Ft Madison Muni Arpt, IA
EF0category
Jun 22, 2007 6:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down, damaging crops and blowing down walls of a garage on Highway 16 just north of St Paul.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N St Paul, IA
F1category
May 30, 2004 1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated F1
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Montrose, IA
F0category
May 30, 2004 1:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated very high end F0
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Montrose, IA
F1category
May 30, 2004 1:23 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated F1
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Vincennes, IA
F0category
May 30, 2004 1:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tree damage
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Vincennes, IA
F2category
May 10, 2003 5:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Argyle, IA
F0category
Jun 26, 2002 9:33 AM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly west of Mt. Hamill. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Mt Hamill, IA
F0category
Apr 7, 1998 4:02 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: New Boston, IA
F0category
Apr 7, 1998 4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ft Madison, IA
F0category
Apr 7, 1998 3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Montrose, IA
F0category
Mar 12, 1990 10:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F0category
May 21, 1982 3:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F0category
May 21, 1982 3:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F1category
Oct 22, 1979 3:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKcategory
Jul 1, 1978 2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
UNKcategory
Jun 7, 1978 3:48 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, IA
Lee County · 12,522 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 Lee 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 Lee County have on record?
Our records show 146 hail, 256 wind, and 41 tornado reports in Lee County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 15, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Lee County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lee County is 4.50″. It was reported near Fort Madison, IA on June 17, 1992.
A storm report showed up near my home in Lee 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 Lee County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Lee 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 Lee County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Lee 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 Lee County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Lee 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 Lee County, IA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Lee 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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