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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Montgomery County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Montgomery County, IA from April 25, 1957 through June 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 51566 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
129
Wind Reports
111
Tornado Reports
30
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Montgomery County, IA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Montgomery County

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm chaser shared photos of measured two inch hailstones.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Red Oak, IA
2.75″ hail
May 16, 2026
10:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Baseball (2.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Red Oak, IA
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2026
10:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager reports golf ball size hail just outside of Red Oak to the southwest.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Red Oak, IA
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Red Oak, IA
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Red Oak, IA
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
9:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Member of the public reported hail up to the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stanton, IA
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Stanton, IA
1.25″ hail
Mar 7, 2026
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elliott, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 7, 2026
12:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elliott, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2024
8:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management reported quarter sized hail in Coburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coburg, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2024
7:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management reported quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grant, IA
1.25″ hail
May 21, 2024
7:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Red Oak, IA
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2024
7:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Emerson, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2024
9:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Grant, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2024
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elliott, 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 Montgomery County

30 reports
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58 mph
Jun 13, 2026
2:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Villisca, IA
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2026
2:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to gutter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Red Oak, IA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
11:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of damaged grain bins blown near the interchange of US-34 and US-71... north of Villisca. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Villisca, IA
73 mph
Jun 12, 2026
11:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 0.5 Wnw Villisca, IA
66 mph
Jun 12, 2026
11:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.8 Se Stanton, IA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
11:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management report of several trees and large branches down along the Page/Montgomery county line. Power lines across roads. The majority of N/S roads are blocked by trees at some point in this area. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Villisca, IA
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
11:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 mph wind estimated. quarter sized hail and large limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Coburg, IA
63 mph
Jun 12, 2026
10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.0 Nnw Coburg, IA
60 mph
Jun 6, 2026
4:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.6 Wsw Grant, IA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees Uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elliott, IA
59 mph
Jun 6, 2026
3:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.8 Ne Emerson, IA
72 mph
May 18, 2026
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Henderson, IA
64 mph
May 16, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: IA DOT station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Villisca, IA
59 mph
May 16, 2026
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Villisca, IA
58 mph
May 16, 2026
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from Stanton. Public Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, 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 Montgomery County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 14, 2026
11:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At approximately 6:08 AM... a tornado developed east of Stanton... Iowa... near 230th Street and Q Avenue... and moved northeast. The tornado produced tree damage on the west side of Viking Lake... including large broken limbs and uprooted trees... with estimated winds of 70 to 85 mph. The tornado then crossed to the east side of Viking Lake... where it uprooted two trees... brought down numerous large limbs... caused minor siding and roof damage to a home near 230th Street and Raspberry Drive... and snapped approximately 10 pine tree trunks near S Avenue and Aldersgate Drive. Based on this damage... winds were estimated at 90 mph. The tornado then continued northeast... collapsing the walls of an outbuilding... snapping a tree trunk... and bringing down power lines near U.S. Highway 24 and T Avenue. Based on this damage... peak winds were estimated around 105 mph. The tornado then lofted grain bins from over a mile away into the interchange of Highway 71 and Highway 34. The tornado dissipated at approximately 6
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Stanton, IA
UNK category
Jun 12, 2026
10:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small tree and debris in Coburg.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Coburg, IA
UNK category
May 29, 2024
8:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Elliott, IA
UNK category
May 21, 2024
8:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Live video of a confirmed tornado crossing Highway 34 just east of Highway 71.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Villisca, IA
UNK category
May 21, 2024
7:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado on the ground near the Red Oak airport. Reported by the Emergency Manager.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Red Oak, IA
UNK category
Mar 5, 2022
9:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 NE EMERSON. MULTIPLE STORM CHASERS REPORTING A TORNADO JUST NORTHEAST OF EMERSON.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Emerson, IA
UNK category
Oct 1, 2019
8:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VERY SHORT LIVED TORNADO. NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Red Oak, IA
UNK category
Oct 1, 2019
8:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Red Oak, IA
UNK category
Apr 27, 2016
8:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND WITH DEBRIS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Stanton, IA
UNK category
Apr 27, 2016
8:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: FIRE CHIEF OBSERVED TORNADO. DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS AND VEHICLES AT A RURAL HOME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Stanton, IA
EF0 category
Mar 23, 2009
6:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Tenville destroying trees at a cemetery, causing house and farm outbuilding damage in the area and other tree and roof damage along its path. This tornado was from the same supercell that produced a tornado just to the south of here.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .95 SSE Tenville, IA
EF0 category
Mar 23, 2009
6:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just southwest of the intersection of 270th and Q Ave. west-southwest of Villisca. Near that point the roof was torn off of an outbuilding and an empty grain bin was blown across the road. A barn had some roof structure damage 2 to 3 miles north of there, near where the tornado apparently lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.59 WSW Villisca, IA
EF1 category
May 6, 2007
1:21 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado that was on the ground for nearly 8 miles caused damage to farm outbuildings and trees along its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.25 SW Stanton, IA
EF2 category
May 5, 2007
7:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tore the roof off of a house, destroyed a barn, downed trees and power poles and tossed cars into a field. Most of the damage was in Montgomery county, east of Henderson (which is in Mills county). The tornado crossed into Pottawattamie county about 4 miles southeast of Macedonia. The total path length was around 11.5 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Red Oak, IA
F0 category
Jun 13, 2000
3:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County · 4,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was also caught on film by the same chaser that filmed the tornado by Essex Iowa. This tornado was on the ground for around 8 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Coburg, 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

Montgomery County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,254
Households4,609
Housing units5,011
Income
Median household income$63,190
$100k+ households39.7%
$150k+ households15.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,185
Attached single-family34
Small multifamily523
Large multifamily139
Mobile homes130
Housing mix
Single-family share83.5%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share13.2%
Mobile-home share2.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,300
Renter-occupied1,309
Vacant units402
Home value & age
Median home value$109,900
Owner homes $300k+10.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1955
Older-home share79.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,413
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Montgomery County

51566 126
Red Oak, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51638 54
Essex, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50864 53
Villisca, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51533 50
Emerson, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51532 33
Elliott, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51573 30
Stanton, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50857 24
Nodaway, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51541 21
Henderson, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51645 18
Imogene, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50847 4
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 129 hail, 111 wind, and 30 tornado reports in Montgomery County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Montgomery County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Montgomery County is 3.00″. It was reported near Stanton, IA on March 19, 2020.

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

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

I am selling a home in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County address?

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