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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Van Buren County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Van Buren County, IA from May 9, 1959 through March 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
117
Wind Reports
125
Tornado Reports
26
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Van Buren County, IA · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Van Buren County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2026
1:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: nickel to quarter sized hail right now.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Mount Sterling, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2024
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relay of a public report of dime to quarter size hail southeast of Keosauqua.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Bentonsport/Verno, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
3:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Bentonsport/Verno, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 14, 2024
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Mount Sterling, IA
2.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2024
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VB46.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Mount Sterling, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VB73.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Cantril, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Hillsboro, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported via mPING. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Hillsboro, IA
1.50″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VB38 reported ping pong hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bonaparte, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
9:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Updated report via mPING near downtown Keosauqua.
NWS Hail Report Location: Keosauqua, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A few golf ball size hail stones found. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Keosauqua, IA
3.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo from county EM of 3 inch hail in Keosauqua.
NWS Hail Report Location: Keosauqua, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported via mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: Keosauqua, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
9:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Lebanon, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2024
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also had some small tree branches down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Douds/Leando, 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 Van Buren County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. 12 inch diameter tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Mount Sterling, IA
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2025
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Farm building heavily damaged. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Utica, IA
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2025
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch down. Time estimated by radra.
NWS Wind Report Location: Farmington, IA
61 mph
Mar 17, 2025
12:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported a 61 mph wind gust just south of Stockport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Stockport, IA
UNK mph
Oct 31, 2024
2:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two inch diameter branches down at location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Hillsboro, IA
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2024
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bonaparte, IA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
10:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs down in Keosauqua and trees down at Lacey State Park southwest of Keosauqua. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Keosauqua, IA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
10:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down east of Vine Ave blocking road... delayed report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Stockport, IA
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 inch diameter tree branch down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Stockport, IA
UNK mph
May 7, 2024
7:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Siding ripped from house and tree branches down. Report from social media... time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Birmingham, IA
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2024
9:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Bonaparte, IA
60 mph
Apr 16, 2024
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds estimated at least 60 mph. Also reported half inch hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Mount Sterling, IA
UNK mph
May 8, 2023
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Birmingham, IA
UNK mph
Dec 16, 2021
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL 3-4 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Mount Sterling, IA
UNK mph
Dec 16, 2021
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 W MOUNT STERLING. SEVERAL 3-4 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Mount Sterling, 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 Van Buren County

26 reports
UNK category
Aug 16, 2025
4:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Satellite data shows an EF-U tornado path through crops at this location. This tornado did not hit any structures along its 2.2 mile long path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Utica, IA
UNK category
May 27, 2019
6:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A STRONG TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NORTHEAST OF CANTRIL AND CONTINUED EAST FOR 17 MINUTES FOR AROUND 7.5 MILES. THE TORNADO WAS 100 YARDS AT ITS WIDEST. A HOUSE AND A HUNTING CABIN WERE DESTROYED EARLY ON ITS PATH. THE DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE WAS ESTIMATED TO BE FROM 140 MPH WINDS. AS THE TORNADO MOVED EAST... OUTBUILDINGS WERE DESTROYED AND TREES WERE DOWNED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Cantril, IA
UNK category
Jul 19, 2018
11:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST NORTH OF KEOSAUQUA DESTROYING SEVERAL LARGE FARM OUTBUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT. CORN CROP DAMAGE WAS ALSO FOUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.2 Nne Keosauqua, IA
UNK category
Jul 19, 2018
11:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO DAMAGED A SMALL FARM OUTBUILDING AND TRACKED THROUGH A CORN FIELD AND TREES... FINALLY ENDING AND DESTROYING A LARGE HISTORIC STONE BARN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.9 N Keosauqua, IA
EF0 category
Jun 28, 2015
3:49 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement reported a tornado that briefly touched down 2 times in a short period, and then lifted quickly. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .59 SE Milton, IA
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2010
3:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A reserve officer observed a brief tornado touchdown north of Bonaparte, IA around 425 pm CDT June 21.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.57 E Bentonsport, IA
EF0 category
Jun 12, 2008
4:53 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An off-duty National Weather Service employee observed a rain-wrapped tornado just north of Stockport, IA at 5:53 pm June 12.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .71 W Stockport, IA
EF1 category
Apr 10, 2008
5:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado moved northeast from about 2 miles west of Utica to 2 miles north of Stockport. The roof of a barn was ripped off and a shed was blown off its foundation. Some trees were also damaged and a utility pole was blown over onto a car. Time estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.67 ENE Utica, IA
EF2 category
Apr 10, 2008
5:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 tornado moved northeast from just southeast of Lebanon to just northeast of Lebanon during the early evening of April 10th. A wine shed and mobile home were destroyed. The top was ripped off of a silo and the second story of a winery was damaged. A house sustained minor structural damage and several large trees were topped off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.05 SE Lebanon, IA
F1 category
Apr 2, 2006
3:19 PM CST
Tornado report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated F1
NWS Tornado Report Location: Stockport, IA
F1 category
Apr 2, 2006
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated F1
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Mt Zion, IA
F2 category
Apr 2, 2006
3:03 PM CST
Tornado report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rated F2.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Pittsburg, IA
F0 category
May 10, 2003
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Birmingham, IA
F0 category
Jun 2, 1990
10:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IA
F2 category
Apr 27, 1989
6:03 PM CST
Tornado report for Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County · 2,961 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

Van Buren County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,236
Households2,898
Housing units3,506
Income
Median household income$60,183
$100k+ households34.6%
$150k+ households12.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,961
Attached single-family23
Small multifamily204
Large multifamily17
Mobile homes301
Housing mix
Single-family share84.5%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share6.3%
Mobile-home share8.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,407
Renter-occupied491
Vacant units608
Home value & age
Median home value$118,800
Owner homes $300k+14.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1971
Older-home share64.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,693
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 117 hail, 125 wind, and 26 tornado reports in Van Buren County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Van Buren County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Van Buren County is 3.00″. It was reported near Keosauqua, IA on June 13, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Van Buren 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 Van Buren County address?

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