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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Warren County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Warren County, IA from June 16, 1960 through July 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 50125 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
313
Wind Reports
245
Tornado Reports
48
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Warren County, IA · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Warren County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
7:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cumming, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2025
4:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Hartford, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2025
4:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social Media report.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carlisle, IA
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 2024
1:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S New Virginia, IA
1.00″ hail
Oct 4, 2024
7:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter sized hail. Hail covering much of deck. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Indianola, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 25, 2024
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Cumming, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
12:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Cumming, IA
1.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
11:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Hartford, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: time estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carlisle, IA
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2024
10:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Submitted photo of quarter sized hail near Sandyville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Sandyville, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2024
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Saint Marys, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2024
1:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Cumming, IA
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2023
11:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Norwalk, IA
1.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2023
7:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report with time estimated. Via KCCI viewer.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indianola, IA
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2023
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed from NWSchat.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indianola, 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 Warren County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - trained spotter reported strip of shingles blown off roof and 2.3 of rainfall. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W New Virginia, IA
61 mph
Jul 21, 2026
1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Sandyville, IA
58 mph
Jul 4, 2026
7:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Carlisle, IA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage with power lines down. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Norwalk, IA
63 mph
Jun 6, 2026
3:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Received text message from trained spotter of 63mph gust on PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Sandyville, IA
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
2:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Received phone call of tree branches down north of Sandyville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Sandyville, IA
UNK mph
May 20, 2026
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report - received photo via social media of downed tree branches between Cumming and Norwalk... IA. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Cumming, IA
UNK mph
Sep 17, 2025
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. A least 2 large trees downed in Milo. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Milo, IA
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2025
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: overturned semi.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Swan, IA
64 mph
Mar 14, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter report measured wind gust using hand-held anemometer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Carlisle, IA
60 mph
Mar 14, 2025
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 mph wind gusts reported by 4 spotters from Ackworth to Martinsdale.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Ackworth, IA
58 mph
Aug 1, 2024
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak wind gust from a CWOP mesonet station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Norwalk, IA
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pine tree branch fell and damage side of a house roof. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Norwalk, IA
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
10:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported power lines down. Highway 92 blocked with a large tree in the highway. Time and location estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Ackworth, IA
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of tree uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: Milo, 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 Warren County

30 reports
UNK category
Apr 4, 2023
11:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DEBRIS REPORTED SOUTHEAST OF MILO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Milo, IA
UNK category
Apr 4, 2023
11:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHDOWN BUT UP AND DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Sandyville, IA
UNK category
Mar 5, 2022
11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGE REPORT VIA SPOTTER NETWORK - APPARENT DAMAGE TO SEVERAL HOUSES AND STRUCTURES JUST SOUTH OF HWY G24 AND R57 IN NORWALK. APPARENT TORNADO PATH (SN#52271).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Norwalk, IA
UNK category
Mar 5, 2022
11:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ONGOING REPORT VIA SPOTTER NETWORK - LARGE RAIN WRAPPED MULTI VORTEX TORNADO ON THE GROUND 2 MILES NORTH OF MY LOCATION MOVING NE (SN#52269).
NWS Tornado Report Location: Spring Hill, IA
UNK category
Mar 5, 2022
11:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TORNADO ON THE GROUND VIA PUBLIC AND FIRE FIGHTER CONFIRMED IN NORWALK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Norwalk, IA
UNK category
Mar 5, 2022
11:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM CHASER REPORT OF TORNADO DAMAGE ALONG I-35 AND 2 MILES N OR RT. 92 VIA TWITTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Martensdale, IA
UNK category
Aug 20, 2019
11:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT CONFIRMED TORNADO HIT GROUND. BUILDINGS DEMOLISHED NORTH OF LACONA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1/2 N Lacona, IA
UNK category
Aug 20, 2019
11:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STRUCTURE DAMAGE TO OUTBUILDINGS... POWER LINES DOWN NORTHWEST OF LACONA... IA. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Milo, IA
UNK category
Oct 9, 2018
11:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF ROPE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Indianola, IA
UNK category
May 4, 2018
12:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WARREN COUNTY EMA RELAYED CONFIRMED REPORTS OF A TORNADO ON THE GROUND. LOCATION APPROXIMATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Hartford, IA
UNK category
Jun 28, 2017
11:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE New Virginia, IA
UNK category
Mar 8, 2017
1:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO. BARN DESTROYED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Milo, IA
EF1 category
Jun 30, 2014
12:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado formed north of Martensdale and quickly tracked to the SE, reaching its widest and strongest point just east of the city where it damaged dozens of trees. The surface circulation weakened as it ascended a 100 foot high ridge south of the Middle River and then dissipated about a half mile south of the ridge crest.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .87 NE Martensdale, IA
EF1 category
Apr 14, 2012
6:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief EF1 tornado confirmed by NWS damage survey. The tornado touched down three miles east of New Virginia and tracked about a mile to the east-northeast before dissipating. The tornado severely damaged several farm outbuildings and flipped several camper trailers. Wind speeds were estimated around 100 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.67 WNW Medora, IA
EF1 category
Jul 23, 2010
7:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Warren County, IA
Warren County · 16,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several houses damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .83 S Beech, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Warren County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population53,484
Households20,219
Housing units21,473
Income
Median household income$92,990
$100k+ households49.9%
$150k+ households22.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached16,485
Attached single-family1,279
Small multifamily1,403
Large multifamily1,584
Mobile homes717
Housing mix
Single-family share76.8%
Attached-home share6.0%
Multifamily share13.9%
Mobile-home share3.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied16,786
Renter-occupied3,433
Vacant units1,254
Home value & age
Median home value$252,800
Owner homes $300k+38.7%
Owner homes $500k+11.5%
Owner homes $750k+3.4%
Median year built1984
Older-home share47.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars19,789
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Warren County

50125 171
Indianola, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50211 128
Norwalk, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50321 90
Des Moines, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50265 89
West Des Moines, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50210 74
New Virginia, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50047 68
Carlisle, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50225 63
Pleasantville, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50240 56
St. Charles, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50229 48
Bevington, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50139 42
Lacona, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50166 38
Milo, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50061 34
West Des Moines, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50151 25
Lucas, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50257 20
Truro, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50001 18
Ackworth, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50320 14
Des Moines, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50118 13
Hartford, IA Hail, wind & tornado reports
50252 8
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 313 hail, 245 wind, and 48 tornado reports in Warren County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Warren County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Warren County is 3.50″. It was reported near Sandyville, IA on June 30, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Warren 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 Warren County address?

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