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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Ringgold County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Ringgold County, IA from April 23, 1955 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 50854 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
109
Wind Reports
99
Tornado Reports
27
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ringgold County, IA · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Ringgold County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Via social media. Time and location refined via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Ese Clearfield, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
11:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report - time estimated from radar. Photo received via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tingley, IA
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2026
12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Ayr, IA
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
12:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Ayr, IA
2.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
3:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to 2.25 inch diameter hail. Six minutes of hail from north at 1044 to 1050pm. Small twigs broken off.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kellerton, IA
3.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2024
1:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Ayr, IA
3.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2024
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Mount Ayr.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Ayr, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2024
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Delphos, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2023
11:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Ayr, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2023
2:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Ayr, IA
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
5:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY WHO-TV13 IN DES MOINES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Mount Ayr, IA
1.50″ hail
Jul 11, 2021
3:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Ayr, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2020
11:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FELL FROM 6:05 AM TO 6:12 AM. HAIL WAS QUARTER SIZED AND LARGER. CAR DAMAGE WAS REPORTED. HAIL DAMAGE TO HOODS AND ROOFS OF CARS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Diagonal, IA
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2019
12:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Tingley, IA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2018
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tingley, 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 Ringgold County

30 reports
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61 mph
Apr 2, 2025
6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Blinding rain. Gust from Personal Weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tingley, IA
66 mph
Jun 30, 2023
12:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured by personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Lamoni, IA
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2023
11:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Grain bin moved and damage. Signs along road bent over. Delayed report. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Delphos, IA
59 mph
Jun 30, 2023
11:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured by a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Blockton, IA
UNK mph
Dec 15, 2021
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOF PEELED OFF ON THE TEK BUILDERS BUILDING IN MT AYR. DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mount Ayr, IA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2017
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN OVER POWER LINE. LOCAL POWER OUTAGES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kellerton, IA
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2017
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN OVER POWER LINE. LOCAL POWER OUTAGES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kellerton, IA
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2017
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MINOR TREE DAMAGE. DAMAGE TO STREET SIGNS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Mount Ayr, IA
75 mph
Nov 11, 2015
2:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a hole in a big barn on its west side and shingles missing off of a house, but no major structural damage. Primarily only loose items thrown around and some uprooted trees/branches. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.57 E Kellerton, IA
73 mph
Jun 3, 2014
8:27 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches of 1 to 3 feet in diameter blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 NNE Beaconsfield, IA
75 mph
Jun 3, 2014
8:26 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Loss of metal roof material from a farm outbuilding.
NWS Wind Report Location: .66 WSW Beaconsfield, IA
96 mph
Jun 3, 2014
5:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A farm outbuilding was destroyed with debris blown southeast.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.33 S Diagonal, IA
75 mph
Jun 3, 2014
5:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Partial loss of a roof covering a home and tree damage reported in town. Roofing material was blown southeast.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 NW Diagonal, IA
81 mph
Jun 3, 2014
5:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees blown over and a machine shed blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.7 E Clearfield, IA
70 mph
Jun 3, 2014
5:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown over onto road near location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.25 SSE Clearfield, 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 Ringgold County

27 reports
UNK category
May 19, 2026
12:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple reports from emergency management of confirmed tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Mount Ayr, IA
UNK category
May 18, 2026
11:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency manager confirms tornado on the ground. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Benton, IA
UNK category
Apr 27, 2024
12:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed report. Report of tornado between Mt Ayr and Kellerton. Exact location estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Mount Ayr, IA
UNK category
Jun 25, 2018
10:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: RAIN WRAPPED TORNADO LOFTING DEBRIS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Delphos, IA
UNK category
Jun 25, 2018
9:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. EM CONFIRMS BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN SOUTHWEST OF REDDING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Redding, IA
EF0 category
Nov 11, 2015
2:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Survey determined tornado started in rural areas of eastern Ringgold county and produced tree damage before leaving the county. Tornado moved into Decatur county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.89 SSE Beaconsfield, IA
EF1 category
Nov 11, 2015
2:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado crossed through 3 counties in southern Iowa. This is the second segment in Ringgold county. This long track tornado damaged a number of farmsteads along its 22 mile long path. The tornado was at its strongest in NW Ringgold County where EF-1 damage was found. The beginning and end sections of the track were narrow and intermittent. The narrow tornado also clipped the town of Clearfield to the NW early in its life. The tornado crossed into Union county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.27 N Clearfield, IA
EF1 category
Nov 11, 2015
2:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This fast-moving tornado cut a 12 mile path through central Ringgold County, producing high end EF-1 damage at its peak. The beginning of the track was characterized by weak and intermittent damage, with the tornado strengthening and widening once it got north of IA Highway 2. Six farmsteads were hit along its track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.09 SSW Delphos, IA
EF0 category
May 26, 2013
6:23 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.23 WSW Diagonal, IA
EF2 category
Jun 1, 2010
4:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A cone shape tornado was reported. Path was intermittent and the NWS survey suggests that the tornado hit a farmstead then lifted briefly skipping over some farms before setting back down and damaging another farmstead. Eyewittnesses also recount the tornado briefly lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.64 SSW Tingley, IA
EF0 category
Apr 26, 2009
5:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado about 1.25 miles long. Track about 30 miles wide. The EF0 rating was based on pictures and coordination with the Emergency Manager.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.6 NE Ellston, IA
F1 category
Jun 4, 2005
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado crossed into Iowa from Harrision County, MO and passed across a few farm fields before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SE Mt Ayr, IA
F0 category
May 24, 2004
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown in open fields south of Mt Ayr.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Mt Ayr, IA
F3 category
Apr 11, 2001
10:40 AM CST
Tornado report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved our of Missouri into Ringgold County, across the county into Union County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 S Mt Ayr, IA
F0 category
May 27, 1996
1:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SSE Mt Ayr, 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

Ringgold County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,664
Households1,869
Housing units2,676
Income
Median household income$69,821
$100k+ households38.6%
$150k+ households12.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,335
Attached single-family47
Small multifamily96
Large multifamily42
Mobile homes154
Housing mix
Single-family share87.3%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share5.2%
Mobile-home share5.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,473
Renter-occupied396
Vacant units807
Home value & age
Median home value$150,300
Owner homes $300k+22.7%
Owner homes $500k+7.7%
Owner homes $750k+2.9%
Median year built1972
Older-home share58%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,765
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 109 hail, 99 wind, and 27 tornado reports in Ringgold County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ringgold County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Ringgold County is 4.50″. It was reported near Kellerton, IA on June 4, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ringgold 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 Ringgold County address?

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