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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Sac County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Sac County, IA from January 20, 1964 through May 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 50588 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
107
Wind Reports
103
Tornado Reports
21
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sac County, IA · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last May 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Sac County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2025
12:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by Trained Spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Sac City, IA
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2024
6:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Submitted photo of quarter sized hail in Lytton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lytton, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2023
1:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT... TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Lake View, IA
2.75″ hail
Apr 21, 2023
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT VIA MEDIA. LOCATION AND TIMING ESTIMATED USING RADAR DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Early, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 21, 2023
1:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wall Lake, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2023
1:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PENNY TO QUARTER SIZED WITH PONDING OF WATER ON ROADS IN TOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Odebolt, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY PENNY AND NICKEL HAIL WITH SOME 1 MIXED IN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Lytton, IA
1.50″ hail
Sep 14, 2021
4:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 22, 2021
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lytton, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2021
10:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY PEA TO NICKEL SIZE HAIL WITH A FEW QUARTERS MIXED IN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Lytton, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 17, 2021
2:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Schaller, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2021
2:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL LAYING ON THE GROUND BEHIND SEVERE STORM AT US 20 AND HIGHWAY 110. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Schaller, IA
1.50″ hail
Aug 10, 2020
2:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WIND-DRIVEN HAIL CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE NORTHEAST OF BREDA. WINDS ESTIMATED TO BE 60 MPH OR GREATER. DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Breda, IA
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2016
1:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: UP TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Odebolt, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2015
2:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.65 WNW Herring, 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 Sac County

30 reports
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70 mph
May 18, 2026
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sac City, IA
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2025
12:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree snapped in Schaller city Park. Delayed report... time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Schaller, IA
70 mph
Mar 14, 2025
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports estimated Tstm wind gusts 60-70 mph and large branch down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sac City, IA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
6:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Multiple branches up to 6 inches down across town. One larger 12 inch branch down. Flattened corn outside of town. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sac City, IA
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Odebolt. Multiple trees down. Lost power. Dime-sized hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: Odebolt, IA
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: numerous trees down in town and the power is out. Possible structure damage in town also.
NWS Wind Report Location: Odebolt, IA
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
7:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Schaller, IA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
2:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Building structure damaged. Time estimated by radar. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Auburn, IA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
2:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage near US71.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Auburn, IA
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outbuilding damaged... portions blown into field. Delayed report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Auburn, IA
66 mph
Aug 3, 2022
11:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION ERYI4 EARLY - IOWA RWIS. OUTFLOW FROM THUNDERSTORM TO THE NORTH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Early, IA
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2022
2:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ENTIRE TREES DOWN AND POWER OUT IN LAKE VIEW. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake View, IA
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2022
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES DOWN EAST OF ODEBOLT... DAMAGE TO TREES... GRAIN BIN... AND SHED. DELAYED REPORT... TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Odebolt, IA
60 mph
Jul 24, 2022
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake View, IA
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2021
2:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRONG WINDS HAVE BROUGHT DOWN NUMEROUS 12 TO 16 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMBS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF ODEBOLDT WITH NUMEROUS ROADS BLOCKED. SOME DOWNED TREES LIMBS DO HAVE ROTTEN CENTERS. LARGE AREA OF ELECTRICITY OUT. DIME SIZED HAIL AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Odebolt, 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 Sac County

21 reports
UNK category
May 13, 2023
6:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Schaller, IA
UNK category
Jul 14, 2021
10:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VERY BRIEF SKINNY ROPE TORNADO. NO DAMAGE SEEN. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Sac City, IA
UNK category
Jul 14, 2021
10:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Nemaha, IA
UNK category
May 29, 2019
8:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF... WEAK TORNADO. PHOTO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Odebolt, IA
EF0 category
Aug 31, 2014
5:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved northward before encountering a farmstead west of Odebolt. The tornado destroyed 4 grain bins at this site and damage a few augers before taking a 90 degree turn to the east for the remainder of its path. Tornado was found and rated using high resolution satellite imagery.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.28 SW Odebolt, IA
EF2 category
Apr 9, 2011
8:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the first satellite tornado that developed in far northern Sac County producing a narrow but strong swath of damage as it crossed into Buena Vista County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.91 ENE Nemaha, IA
EF2 category
Apr 9, 2011
8:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This long track tornado touched down in Sac County and crossed the border into Buena Vista County. This large tornado occurred in conjunction with many satellite tornadoes producing a large and varying debris field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.5 W Nemaha, IA
EF0 category
Apr 9, 2011
7:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado that did a small loop as it tracked just west of due north. Stayed primarily in agricultural fields.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.85 SSW Early, IA
EF2 category
Apr 9, 2011
7:29 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple homes damaged along the track of the storm. Storm passed through the town of Early before quickly dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.02 NNE Odebolt, IA
EF3 category
Apr 9, 2011
7:23 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved northeast for nearly 4 miles before abruptly turning north northwest for the remainder of the path. Lots of debris and power outages. Numerous homes damaged or destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.55 NNW Odebolt, IA
EF0 category
Jun 22, 2010
8:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado occurred between northeast of Sac City.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.36 WNW Lytton, IA
EF0 category
Sep 30, 2007
5:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small rope tornado touched down in Sac County and moved into Calhoun County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Lytton, IA
F0 category
May 27, 1999
6:39 PM CST
Tornado report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Auburn, IA
F0 category
May 15, 1998
3:21 PM CST
Tornado report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Auburn, IA
F3 category
Apr 26, 1991
7:13 PM CST
Tornado report for Sac County, IA
Sac County · 4,388 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.

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U.S. Census Data · County

Sac County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,759
Households4,251
Housing units5,122
Income
Median household income$70,991
$100k+ households41.5%
$150k+ households15.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,388
Attached single-family92
Small multifamily350
Large multifamily135
Mobile homes157
Housing mix
Single-family share85.7%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share9.5%
Mobile-home share3.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,317
Renter-occupied934
Vacant units871
Home value & age
Median home value$138,400
Owner homes $300k+12.1%
Owner homes $500k+3.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1955
Older-home share81.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,014
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 107 hail, 103 wind, and 21 tornado reports in Sac County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sac County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Sac County is 2.75″. It was reported near Early, IA on April 21, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sac 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 Sac County address?

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