Davis County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Davis County, Iowa has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 15 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 3 hail reports with hail up to 0.88" and 10 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 3, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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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, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 801 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northwest of Batavia, or 8 miles east of Ottumwa, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size 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" Davis County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 70 mph, 2 tornado reports
“Confirmed tornado via broadcast media. (DMX)”
- Tornado Tornado 6 SE Moulton SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 6 SSE Moulton SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph 8 S Bloomfield SPC verified report
Friday, April 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Numerous trees down. Time estimated by radar. (DMX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 W Bloomfield SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 810 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 7 miles southwest of Batavia, or 8 miles southeast of Ottumwa, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size 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 0.88" Davis 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 Davis County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Davis County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Davis 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 Davis County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central into eastern Iowa. WHEN...Until noon CDT today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Davis 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" Davis 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 Davis 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 Davis 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 Davis County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Davis County, IA?
The most recent recorded event was on Jul 3, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 15 severe weather events in Davis 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 Davis County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
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