Adams County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Adams County, Iowa? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 18 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 16 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph, plus 2 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Adams County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 421 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking decaying thunderstorms generating strong wind gusts along a line extending from near Black River Falls to 6 miles south of Bangor to 8 miles north of Waukon. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Adams County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Delayed report - time estimated from radar. Received report via email of damage to several grain bins. (DMX)”
“Received photo of several tree limbs down. Time estimated from radar. (DMX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SSW Kent SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Corning SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Corning SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Strong wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible over the next few hours across portions of southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa, and southwest Wisconsin in the wake of exit precipitation.”
- Wind 50 mph Adams County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Gusty east to southeast winds will occur on the backside of the departing thunderstorms. Gusts of 40 to 55 mph are expected and may last up to an hour. WHERE...Much of Central, North Central and South Central Iowa. WHEN...During the pre-dawn hours this morning. IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller tree branches may break.”
- Wind 55 mph Adams County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Medium size tree down. Time estimated by radar. (DMX)”
- Wind Unknown Corning SPC verified report
Thursday, April 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 644 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Grant, or 15 miles northwest of Corning, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail and heavy rainfall of one to two inches. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Ponding of water on roadways, low visibilities, and rises in small streams and creeks. Locations impacted include...”
“At 806 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northeast of Villisca, or 8 miles west of Corning, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, half inch hail, and additional rainfall up to one inch. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.75" Adams County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Adams County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPING AND PERSISTING TONIGHT... .A significant winter storm will move across the area through tonight. Widespread snow will fall across Iowa with higher amounts of 6+ inches possible north and east. Winds will gust 55 to 65+ mph, resulting in significant drifting of snow and visibility reductions to white-out conditions at times.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 65 mph expected. The highest wind gusts will be late this afternoon and this evening. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa. WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.”
- Wind 65 mph Adams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Adams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Adams County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS SUNDAY INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from Sunday through Monday morning. Widespread snow will fall across Iowa with higher amounts of 6+ inches possible north and east. Winds will gust 55-65+ mph, resulting in significant drifting of snow and visibility reductions.”
- Wind 65 mph Adams County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. Gusts could peak near 60 mph. WHERE...Clarke, Madison, Union, Adair, Adams, and Cass Counties. WHEN...From this evening through Friday morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Adams County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue This Afternoon... .Strong and gusty west winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels are resulting in conditions conducive for rapid fire growth. AFFECTED AREA...All of central Iowa. WIND...West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 15 to 25%.”
- Wind 50 mph Adams County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Wednesday... .Strong and gusty west wind combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for very fast fire growth. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”
- Wind 50 mph Adams County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, December 29, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...HAZARDOUS WINTER STORM THIS MORNING... .Areas of heavy snow and widespread strong northwest winds persist hazardous travel conditions this morning. Blizzard conditions due to blowing snow and 40 to 50 mph winds primarily affect open and unsheltered locations of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.”
- Wind 50 mph Adams County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Adams County, IA?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 18 severe weather events in Adams County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Adams County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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