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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Washington County, IA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Washington County, IA from August 29, 1964 through August 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 52641 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
95
Wind Reports
183
Tornado Reports
31
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Washington County, IA · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Washington County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Brighton, IA
1.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2026
1:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Nnw Pleasant Plain, IA
1.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2026
1:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brighton, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Riverside, IA
1.50″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm chaser report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Crawfordsville, IA
2.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
11:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Noble, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Pleasant Plain, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report relayed by law enforcement. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wellman, IA
2.50″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
9:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Damage to two squad cars on Iowa Highway 1... including a cracked windshield on one. Hail size estimated by deputies. Time estimated using radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Kalona, IA
1.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2026
9:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Kalona, IA
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2026
2:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Washington, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2024
9:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Kalona, IA
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2024
8:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 SW Kalona. Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Kalona, IA
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2023
11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Washington, IA
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2023
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Washington, 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 Washington County

30 reports
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74 mph
Aug 8, 2026
12:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brighton, IA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
12:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report. Several trees blown down_ many tree branches damaged in Rubio. A car port was flipped over. Shingles damaged at same residence. Damaged occurred coincident with heavy rain and hail. T
NWS Wind Report Location: Rubio, IA
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report and time estimated from radar. Three trees down with part of the porch roof missing.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rubio, IA
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Deck furniture was blown into neighbors yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rubio, IA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs and windows in a garage damaged by falling tree limbs reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Washington, IA
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Machine shed heavily damaged. The door was blown off and took down a power pole and lines. Time estimated based off radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Pleasant Plain, IA
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down. Including at least one on a home. Time estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Kalona, IA
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
3:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One building destroyed... another damaged... and main building with roof damage at lumber yard. Likely 80+ mph winds given damage. Time estimated using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Kalona, IA
65 mph
Apr 17, 2026
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Richmond, IA
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Building Damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Richmond, IA
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of cattle barn damaged with debris scattered. Roof blown off. Possible tornado. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Richmond, IA
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed power poles and metal roof blown off of farm building. Tornado possible. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Richmond, IA
69 mph
Apr 17, 2026
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Washington Airpor, IA
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi truck blown over at the intersection of State Hwy 1 and 92. Tornado possible. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Washington, IA
62 mph
Apr 17, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Washington, 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 Washington County

30 reports
UNK category
Aug 8, 2026
12:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado with max wind speeds of 95 MPH entered the west end of Rubio and tracked across the entire town ending after its 1.4 mile long path. One house had damage to shingles_ and a carport was
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rubio, IA
UNK category
Jun 11, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two videos of a very narrow needle-like tornado north of Ainsworth in a field. The mesocyclone appeared to be very small as well. With no known damage... this is rated as an EFU tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Haskins, IA
UNK category
Apr 17, 2026
10:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado with estimated max winds of 100-105 mph begun roughly 4 miles east-northeast of West Chester... IA. Along its 5.3 mile path... it snapped several power poles and tree trunks... along with ripping sheet metal roofs off of farm outbuildings. A semi truck was also tipped over near the intersection of State Highway 1 and 92 due to a localized wind surge.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E West Chester, IA
UNK category
Apr 2, 2026
9:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado snapped/uprooted trees... bent power poles... and damaged several outbuildings along its path. The roofs on 1 machine shed and 3 hog confinement buildings were also destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Richmond, IA
UNK category
May 27, 2024
11:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed southwest of Wellman in Washington County... and tracked quickly to the northeast along a path through the Amish and Frytown areas in Johnson County. The tornado caused damage to homes... outbuildings... and trees. No injuries were reported. Thanks to Washington and Johnson County emergency management for assistance in completing the survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wellman, IA
UNK category
May 26, 2024
11:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law Enforcement reported tornado at Wellman.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wellman, IA
UNK category
May 26, 2024
11:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reported tornado east of Kinross. Stated to be 50 yards wide on the ground for roughly a mile to mile and a half.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Kinross, IA
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
9:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DEPUTY WATCHING... REPORTED IN CHAT ROOM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wellman, IA
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
9:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED TORNADO ON THE GROUND BEING FOLLOWED BY SPOTTERS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Wellman, IA
UNK category
Mar 31, 2023
9:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MICHAEL HARTLEY HEADING TOWARDS KALONA SPOTTER REPORT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wellman, IA
UNK category
May 17, 2017
11:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO SPUN UP AND TRACKED RAPIDLY TO THE NORTHEAST. THE TORNADO DAMAGED NUMEROUS FARM OUTBUILDINGS... POWER LINES... AND TREES ALONG THE PATH. THE PEAK WIND SPEED WAS 110 MPH WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 5.95 MILES AND A MAX WIDTH OF 40 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Washington, IA
UNK category
May 17, 2017
9:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO SPUN UP AND TRACKED RAPIDLY TO THE NORTHEAST. THE TORNADO DAMAGED NUMEROUS FARM OUTBUILDINGS... POWER LINES... AND TREES ALONG THE PATH. THE PEAK WIND SPEED WAS 110 MPH WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 5.95 MILES AND A MAX WIDTH OF 40 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Washington, IA
EF1 category
Jun 20, 2015
6:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey determined that a tornado touched down 1.8 miles northwest of Wayland and was on the ground for 1.38 miles before lifting 0.9 miles north of Wayland. The tornado caused damage primarily to farm outbuildings and trees along its path with a rating of EF-1 and peak winds estimated at 100 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Noble, IA
EF2 category
May 3, 2012
7:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began near 120th street near Wayland in Henry County and moved into Washington County near Noble and lifted near Crawfordsville. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 10 minutes in Washington County. Damage along the path of the tornado included: several farm outbuildings destroyed, roof damage to homes, trees snapped, and power poles damaged. The most severe damage occurred near and to the northeast of Noble (Washington County) where several turkey farms sustained extensive damage and two large wooden truss power poles were snapped off. Two homes between Noble and Crawfordsville had the roof removed as well as the exterior walls on the upper floor. One of the homes had a car lofted and tumbled across the yard.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 SE Noble, IA
EF1 category
Jul 16, 2007
4:49 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Washington County, IA
Washington County · 7,612 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on the east side of town. It moved south and lifted approximately one half mile south of town.||A car dealership and nearby storage garage were damaged in Washington. A car and small pickup truck were reported to be briefly lifted and dropped. Numerous tree limbs and branches were down throughout town.|
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.6 NE Washington, 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

Washington County, IA area census snapshot

People & households
Population22,539
Households9,048
Housing units9,638
Income
Median household income$71,339
$100k+ households40.8%
$150k+ households12.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,612
Attached single-family323
Small multifamily1,062
Large multifamily301
Mobile homes313
Housing mix
Single-family share79.0%
Attached-home share3.4%
Multifamily share14.1%
Mobile-home share3.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,530
Renter-occupied2,518
Vacant units590
Home value & age
Median home value$199,600
Owner homes $300k+24.2%
Owner homes $500k+7.9%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1962
Older-home share69.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,588
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 95 hail, 183 wind, and 31 tornado reports in Washington County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Washington County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Washington County is 2.75″. It was reported near Washington, IA on June 6, 1999.

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

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

I am selling a home in Washington 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 Washington County address?

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