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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Pottawattamie County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Pottawattamie County, IA from July 21, 1962 through September 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
260
Wind Reports
241
Tornado Reports
77
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Pottawattamie County, IA · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 15, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Pottawattamie County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2026
1:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of 1 inch hail via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Council Bluffs, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Oakland, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
9:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report received via social media. Estimated time of occurrence was 4:07 pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Council Bluffs, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
8:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Carter Lake, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report received via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Underwood, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pictures on social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Council Bluffs, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Underwood, IA
1.25″ hail
Apr 24, 2025
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pictures on social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Council Bluffs, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2025
10:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Council Bluffs, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Council Bluffs, IA
1.25″ hail
Apr 24, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Council Bluffs, IA
1.25″ hail
Apr 24, 2025
9:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Council Bluffs, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2025
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Council Bluffs, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
11:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Walnut, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2025
1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hancock, 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 Pottawattamie County

30 reports
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74 mph
Sep 15, 2026
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured gust from a public mesonet station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Mcclelland, IA
58 mph
Sep 15, 2026
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Treynor, IA
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Photos and video of north wall and garage door of machine shed detached and blown northward. Also several large snapped tree limbs. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Macedonia, IA
59 mph
Jun 12, 2026
11:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9.0 Ese Oakland, IA
58 mph
Jun 12, 2026
10:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.5 N Silver City, IA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several Large tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carson, IA
69 mph
Jun 6, 2026
3:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.9 W Macedonia, IA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
3:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo of mature walnut tree uprooted west of Macedonia. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Macedonia, IA
63 mph
Jun 1, 2026
7:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Oakland, IA
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Neola, IA
60 mph
May 18, 2026
2:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Oakland, IA
60 mph
Jul 8, 2025
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Mcclelland, IA
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2025
3:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large Branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Council Bluffs, IA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2025
10:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture relayed by media of large cottonwood tree and pear tree blown down. Time based on radar... location at Lake Manawa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Council Bluffs, IA
60 mph
Apr 2, 2025
5:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Walnut, 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 Pottawattamie County

30 reports
UNK category
Apr 24, 2025
9:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado crossed I-80.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Council Bluffs, IA
UNK category
Apr 19, 2025
1:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Possible report of a tornado between Griswold and Oakland... from trained spotter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ESE Oakland, IA
UNK category
Jul 31, 2024
10:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Council Bluffs, IA
UNK category
May 29, 2024
8:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief spin-up tornado damaged trees at a farmstead as well as outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Macedonia, IA
UNK category
May 29, 2024
8:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This very brief spin up remained near Aspen Road and 300th street south of Treynor. Three grain bins were destroyed as well as numerous trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Treynor, IA
UNK category
May 7, 2024
2:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado debris signature confirmed on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Minden, IA
UNK category
May 7, 2024
2:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF1 tornado touched down at 9:10pm 2 miles southeast of Minden causing EF1 damage to a transmission line. It then traveled northeast and damaged outbuildings and broke a window on the south side of a home along Tamarack Road. In addition... power poles were snapped along Tamarack Road to the northeast of this home. Tree damage continued northeast to the Avoca Rest Area where it crossed I-80. The tornado then continued northeast a half-mile before lifting north of the intersection of York Rd and Elmwood Rd. There was tree damage on the west side of Shelby as the storm continued northeast but there was no evidence of tornado damage in Shelby.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Minden, IA
UNK category
May 7, 2024
2:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief EF-1 tornado damage was observed 4 miles west/northwest of Macedonia where two large trees were snapped and then lifted about a mile northeast of where one home sustained shingle damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Macedonia, IA
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Very large tornado crossing Interstate 80.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Shelby, IA
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
10:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Very large multi vortex tornado. At least 1/3 mile wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Minden, IA
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
10:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Large tornado destroying homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Minden, IA
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
10:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Very large tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Minden, IA
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
10:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Neola, IA
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
10:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Underwood, IA
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
10:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County · 30,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Underwood, 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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U.S. Census Data · County

Pottawattamie County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population93,407
Households37,531
Housing units40,022
Income
Median household income$71,446
$100k+ households40.1%
$150k+ households16.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached30,073
Attached single-family828
Small multifamily3,322
Large multifamily4,185
Mobile homes1,600
Housing mix
Single-family share75.1%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share18.8%
Mobile-home share4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied26,403
Renter-occupied11,128
Vacant units2,491
Home value & age
Median home value$183,600
Owner homes $300k+23.3%
Owner homes $500k+5.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1967
Older-home share66.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars35,092
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 260 hail, 241 wind, and 77 tornado reports in Pottawattamie County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 15, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Pottawattamie County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Pottawattamie County is 4.00″. It was reported near Mcclelland, IA on April 19, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County address?

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