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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Plymouth County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Plymouth County, IA from May 27, 1955 through September 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
269
Wind Reports
224
Tornado Reports
48
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Plymouth County, IA · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Plymouth County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 2, 2026
4:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hinton, IA
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo via social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Craig, IA
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo via social media. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Craig, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Remsen, IA
2.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Remsen, IA
1.25″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
10:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Remsen, IA
2.00″ hail
Sep 22, 2025
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report relayed by broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Struble, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was observed at the golf course.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Le Mars, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2025
10:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Significant damage to campers at the Willow Creek Campground from hail and wind driven hail. Hail lasted around 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Le Mars, IA
1.25″ hail
Jun 14, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Infrequent larger stones from quarter to half-dollar size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Le Mars, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2025
7:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly dime to nickel sized hail... but some as big as a quarter. Briefly heavy rainfall from the thundesrstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brunsville, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Oyens, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail from 604 to 610 pm. A few stones slightly larger than quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Le Mars, IA
1.25″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Le Mars, IA
1.25″ hail
Apr 18, 2025
7:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed Report: Trained spotter/Fire Rescue reported quarter to half dollar sized hail. Time was estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Kingsley, 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 Plymouth County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 12, 2026
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report via social media of large tree down blocking road in Le Mars.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Le Mars, IA
UNK mph
Sep 12, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: report via social media 6-8 in diameter tree branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Akron, IA
50 mph
Jul 26, 2026
3:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Le Mars, IA
66 mph
Jul 2, 2026
11:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust via Davis weather station. Emergency manager reported some 4-6 inch diameter tree branches down in Kingsley as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kingsley, IA
61 mph
Jul 1, 2026
7:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported gust of 61 mph at 2:21 am CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Oyens, IA
58 mph
Jul 1, 2026
7:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported 58 mph gust at 2:09 am CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Brunsville, IA
58 mph
Jul 1, 2026
7:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Brunsville, IA
65 mph
Jul 1, 2026
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from Le Mars. Fire chief called to report multiple large trees down... buildings damaged... power out... and that the airport sensor was down. He said wind began approximately 2:00 am CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Le Mars, IA
66 mph
Jul 30, 2025
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Westfield, IA
62 mph
Jul 30, 2025
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Remsen, IA
68 mph
Jun 29, 2025
9:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station peak wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Oyens, IA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2025
9:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree snapped in half in the city of Remsen.
NWS Wind Report Location: Remsen, IA
64 mph
Jun 29, 2025
8:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station peak wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Oyens, IA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2025
8:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage throughout town. Damage to local campground. Power outages across portions of the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Le Mars, IA
61 mph
Jun 29, 2025
8:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KLRJ Le Mars Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Le Mars, 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 Plymouth County

30 reports
UNK category
May 18, 2026
12:57 AM UTC
Tornado report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Kingsley Fire reported brief tornado near C60 and Pioneer Ave.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Kingsley, IA
UNK category
Apr 16, 2024
6:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Confirmed tornado by emergency manager.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Brunsville, IA
UNK category
Apr 16, 2024
6:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open field reported by Hinton Police Department.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Hinton, IA
UNK category
May 28, 2016
10:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN IN CORN FIELD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Kingsley, IA
EF0 category
Oct 23, 2015
3:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused tree damage, including up to 3 inch diameter branches blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .86 SW Hinton, IA
EF0 category
Oct 4, 2013
5:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused tree damage, including branches blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .97 ESE Adaville, IA
EF1 category
Oct 4, 2013
5:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused tree damage, including several trees snapped off at the trunks.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.79 E Millnerville, IA
EF0 category
Oct 4, 2013
5:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado crossed the Big Sioux River into Plymouth County from Union County in South Dakota. The tornado caused no reported damage in Plymouth County before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.39 SSW Millnerville, IA
EF0 category
Jun 20, 2011
8:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged several farm buildings and grain bins.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.46 SSW O Leary, IA
F0 category
Jun 4, 2005
8:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was observed by a spotter for three minutes. The tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Akron, IA
F0 category
Aug 17, 2001
4:34 PM CST
Tornado report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Remsen, IA
F0 category
Jun 5, 1999
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Craig, IA
F0 category
Jun 23, 1998
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Westfield, IA
F0 category
Jul 27, 1997
10:36 AM CST
Tornado report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado in a rural area resulted in no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Le Mars, IA
F0 category
Jul 7, 1997
6:19 PM CST
Tornado report for Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County · 8,362 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado resulted in no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Kingsley, 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

Plymouth County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,699
Households10,297
Housing units10,863
Income
Median household income$81,600
$100k+ households46.1%
$150k+ households17.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,362
Attached single-family350
Small multifamily1,023
Large multifamily661
Mobile homes467
Housing mix
Single-family share77.0%
Attached-home share3.2%
Multifamily share15.5%
Mobile-home share4.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,587
Renter-occupied2,710
Vacant units566
Home value & age
Median home value$218,600
Owner homes $300k+30.2%
Owner homes $500k+7.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built1972
Older-home share63.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,897
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Plymouth County

51031 184
Le Mars, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
51050 70
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51028 66
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51024 52
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51001 51
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51035 46
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51038 37
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51048 37
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51022 29
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51062 25
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51027 24
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51108 22
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51008 11
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51109 2
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 269 hail, 224 wind, and 48 tornado reports in Plymouth County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Plymouth County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Plymouth County is 3.50″. It was reported near N Hinton, IA on June 19, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Plymouth 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 Plymouth County address?

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