Appanoose County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Has it hailed in Appanoose County, Iowa recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 2 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 12 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 10 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 19, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Appanoose County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Appanoose County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Hail history for an address in Appanoose 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.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“Wind gust observed 70-80 mph. Large tree into house. Time estimated via radar. (DMX)”
“Delayed report. Damage to large trees... including one that fell on top of a home. Power lines down in town as well. Time estimated from radar. (DMX)”
- Wind 80 mph Centerville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Centerville SPC verified report
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 Appanoose County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 4 N Plano SPC verified report
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 Appanoose County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Appanoose County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Appanoose 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 Appanoose County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 242 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southwest of Ottumwa, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ottumwa, Ottumwa Industrial Airport, Eldon, Agency, Blakesburg, Drakesville, Floris, Unionville, Chillicothe, and Lake Wapello State Park.”
- Hail 0.5" Appanoose 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 Appanoose 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 Appanoose County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Brief gusty winds up to 50 mph may be experienced. WHERE...Portions of south central and east central Iowa. WHEN...Now until 730 AM. IMPACTS...Small branches may be damaged and loose objects may be blown around, including holiday decorations.”
- Wind 50 mph Appanoose County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Appanoose County, IA?
The most recent recorded event was on Jul 19, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 12 severe weather events in Appanoose County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Appanoose County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Appanoose County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.