Heads up! Small hail spotted in these regions: Sebring, FL • North Port, FL • Fayetteville, NC • Durham, NC • Champaign, IL • Charlotte, NC • Fort Myers, FL • Lakeland, FL • Mattoon, IL • Owensboro, KY • Evansville, IN • Knoxville, TN • Corpus Christi, TXATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Farmington, NM • Louisville, KY • Winston, NC • Greensboro, NC • Rock Springs, WY • Provo, UT • Logan, UT • Ogden, UT • Salt Lake City, UTHeads up! Small hail spotted in these regions: Sebring, FL • North Port, FL • Fayetteville, NC • Durham, NC • Champaign, IL • Charlotte, NC • Fort Myers, FL • Lakeland, FL • Mattoon, IL • Owensboro, KY • Evansville, IN • Knoxville, TN • Corpus Christi, TXATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Farmington, NM • Louisville, KY • Winston, NC • Greensboro, NC • Rock Springs, WY • Provo, UT • Logan, UT • Ogden, UT • Salt Lake City, UT
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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.
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Hail Reports
109
Wind Reports
99
Tornado Reports
27
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Ringgold County, IA · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 6, 2026
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
1.25″hail
Jul 31, 2015 10:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter report hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter for several minutes. The hail preceded rain and continued with rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Kellerton, IA
1.25″hail
Jun 21, 2015 6:10 PM CST-6
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: 4.9 SSE Delphos, IA
1.75″hail
Jun 29, 2014 8:00 PM CST-6
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: .87 SW Knowlton, IA
1.25″hail
Jun 3, 2014 5:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail punched holes in window well covers.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.11 WSW Mt Ayr, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 3, 2014 5:40 PM CST-6
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: 2.25 SSE Clearfield, IA
2.00″hail
Jun 3, 2014 5:39 PM CST-6
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: 3.97 NNE Clearfield, IA
2.75″hail
Jun 3, 2014 4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail was measured along 325th street.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.79 ESE Redding, IA
2.00″hail
Jun 3, 2014 4:20 PM CST-6
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: 7 ESE Redding, IA
0.75″hail
May 21, 2014 12:00 AM CST-6
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: .69 N Kellerton, IA
1.00″hail
May 28, 2013 4:11 PM CST-6
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: N Clearfield, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 17, 2013 5:20 PM CST-6
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: 3.45 S Beaconsfield, IA
1.00″hail
Apr 8, 2013 10:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail still in ditches the next morning. Siding of houses damaged and plastic on shed damaged with window screens also torn.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.73 SW Beaconsfield, IA
0.88″hail
Jun 16, 2012 1:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter on the west side of Mount Ayr reported nickel size hail and wind gusts of 35 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Mt Ayr, IA
1.00″hail
Jun 16, 2012 1:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported mostly pea to nickel size hail with a few quarter size mixed in.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W Mt Ayr, IA
1.00″hail
May 25, 2012 2:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly dime size hail with some quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.9 SSE Delphos, 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: Blinding rain. Gust from Personal Weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tingley, IA
66mph
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
UNKmph
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
59mph
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
UNKmph
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
UNKmph
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
UNKmph
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
UNKmph
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
75mph
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
73mph
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
75mph
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
96mph
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
75mph
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
81mph
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
70mph
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
75mph
Jun 3, 2014 5:39 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least ten power poles snapped or leaning.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.88 E Clearfield, IA
64mph
Feb 20, 2014 9:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An adult male died when a 30 foot conveyor belt was blown over by a wind gust. The incident occurred at 2401 Co. Hwy P-27 at the Helena Chemical Company.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.9 W Benton, IA
64mph
Sep 19, 2013 3:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A semi truck was blown over on Highway 169.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.48 NNW Tingley, IA
70mph
Apr 17, 2013 5:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One inch diameter hail along with damage to house roofs and vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.45 S Beaconsfield, IA
66mph
Jun 19, 2011 10:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four mature trees down along with numerous 6 inch diameter limbs. Two power lines were downed. An abandon mobile home was blown off its foundation.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Kellerton, IA
60mph
May 11, 2011 5:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Observer reported wind gusts of at least 60 MPH with rain blowing horizontally.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Kellerton, IA
64mph
Jun 1, 2010 4:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous branches down with winds estimated at 60 to 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.18 NNW Ellston, IA
60mph
Aug 9, 2009 5:46 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down and power was out.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SW Knowlton, IA
64mph
Apr 26, 2009 5:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof was blown off of a barn near 215th St and 190th Ave. Numerous tree limbs were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.42 NE Benton, IA
60mph
Jun 15, 2008 9:29 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few small limbs were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.09 NE Ellston, IA
75mph
Jun 5, 2008 1:08 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.94 NE Ellston, IA
60mph
Sep 30, 2007 3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Six inch diameter tree branches were blown down by high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.35 SE Delphos, IA
66mph
Aug 23, 2007 7:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were down by high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Beaconsfield, IA
66mph
Aug 20, 2007 9:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds downed numerous trees in Mt. Ayr and Kellerton. Power lines were blown down around the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SW Mt Ayr, IA
66mph
Sep 17, 2006 12:15 AM CST
Wind report for Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Redding, 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
UNKcategory
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
UNKcategory
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
UNKcategory
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.
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. EM CONFIRMS BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN SOUTHWEST OF REDDING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Redding, IA
EF0category
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
EF1category
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
EF1category
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
EF0category
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
EF2category
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
EF0category
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
F1category
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
F0category
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
F3category
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
F0category
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
F1category
May 27, 1995 9:19 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: SSE Mt Ayr To, IA
F0category
Jul 24, 1992 5:20 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: Not provided, IA
F2category
Jul 25, 1990 6:50 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: Not provided, IA
F4category
May 24, 1989 5:41 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: Not provided, IA
F2category
Jun 7, 1984 7:45 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: Not provided, IA
F2category
May 23, 1981 5:00 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: Not provided, IA
F1category
Apr 19, 1973 6:15 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: Not provided, IA
F1category
Jul 14, 1972 6:27 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: Not provided, IA
F2category
May 5, 1971 5:15 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: Not provided, IA
UNKcategory
Oct 14, 1966 3:15 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: Not provided, IA
F1category
May 23, 1966 6:30 AM 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: Not provided, IA
F3category
Apr 23, 1955 4:00 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: 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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in Ringgold County on the Interactive Map
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Ringgold 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 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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