Floyd County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Floyd County, Iowa recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 11 hail reports with hail up to 3.25", among 47 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 36 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. 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 Floyd 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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 650 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Floyd to near Waucoma to near Fairbank. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 239 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Elma to near Charles City to 7 miles southwest of Greene. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 20, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“Multiple vehicles and tractor trailers blown over on Avenue of the Saints/ US-18 between MM 195 and 196. (ARX)”
- Wind 65 mph Nora Springs SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSE Nora Springs SPC verified report
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph
- Wind 59 mph 3 E Charles City SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1243 PM CDT, strong winds were being reported with decaying thunderstorms along a line extending from near Spring Valley to near Volga. Movement was northeast at 60 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 Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Image via social media. Time estimated from radar. (ARX)”
- Hail 1" 6 SW Marble Rock 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 Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 70 mph
- Wind 70 mph Nora Springs SPC verified report
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 3.25"
“Image frrom County Emergency Management on NWS Chat. (ARX)”
- Hail 3.25" 1 E Charles City SPC verified report
- Hail 2.75" 1 SSW Charles City SPC verified report
- Hail 2.5" 3 ENE Floyd SPC verified report
- Hail 2" 3 E Charles City SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 7 W Nashua SPC verified report
Sunday, April 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Iowa, Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw, and Howard Counties. In Minnesota, Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, and Olmsted Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...WINTER STORM MOVING EAST. IMPACTS ONGOING ACROSS THE REGION... .Moderate to heavy snow continues across southwest Wisconsin with significant blowing and drifting due to strong gusts to 40 to 50 mph. Widespread heavy impacts are ongoing so the Blizzard Warning will continue in southwest Wisconsin until 1 PM.”
“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS INTO AT LEAST EARLY MORNING, BLOWING AND DRIFTING INTO AT LEAST MID-MORNING... .Moderate to heavy snow continues across southwest Wisconsin with significant blowing and drifting due to strong gusts to 40 to 50 mph. Widespread heavy impacts are ongoing so the Blizzard Warning will continue in these areas until midday.”
- Wind 50 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH ADDITIONAL SNOW MOVING IN THIS AFTERNOON... .The first round of this winter storm is will continue to exit east into eastern WI which will leave a brief lull across the area for the early afternoon. During this period, winds will begin to increase with wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph by the early evening.”
“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH ADDITIONAL SNOW MOVING IN THIS AFTERNOON... .The first round of this winter storm is beginning to exit the area late this morning which will leave a brief lull across the area for the late morning and early afternoon. During this period, winds will begin to increase with wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph by the early evening.”
- Wind 55 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM MOVES IN THIS EVENING... .A dangerous and potentially historic winter storm will move into the region this evening and continue through early Monday morning. Snow will move into the region this evening north of Interstate 90 with snowfall rates increasing throughout the overnight.”
- Wind 50 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 to 70 mph. These winds are already occurring! WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 70 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. WHEN...From late Thursday night 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 60 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1038 AM CST, automated weather observations reported gusty showers along a line extending from near Lyle to Sheffield. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph behind departing rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Charles City, Osage, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...Critical fire weather conditions likely for northeast Iowa today... .The combination of strong winds and very dry conditions are favored to lead to critical fire weather conditions in northeast Iowa today, particularly in areas dominated by tall grasses.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Northeast Iowa and, in southeast Minnesota, Dodge, Olmsted, Mower, and Fillmore Counties and, in southwest Wisconsin, Crawford and Grant Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Floyd 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 Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...BURSTS OF HEAVY SNOW, GUSTY WINDS, REDUCED VISIBILITIES, AND FLASH FREEZE... .Numerous snow showers and gusty winds to 50 mph through this evening. Bursts of heavy snow combined with the gusty winds resulting in rapidly reduced visibilities and periods of whiteout conditions.”
“...BURSTS OF HEAVY SNOW, GUSTY WINDS, REDUCED VISIBILITIES, AND FLASH FREEZE... .A cold front moves through the region this afternoon bringing scattered to numerous snow showers and gusty winds up to 50 mph through this evening.”
- Wind 50 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...ROUND 2 OF SNOW ARRIVING... .The second round of snow is beginning to move into southeast Minnesota and the I-94 corridor in central Wisconsin. Prior to the arrival of the snow, patchy freezing drizzle will be possible. A light glaze of ice may be possible on untreated and exposed surfaces. This band of snow will continue to move through the area over the next several hours.”
- Wind 50 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...ROUND 1 OF SNOW DEPARTING, ROUND 2 ARRIVES SHORTLY... .The first wave of moderate to heavy snow is exiting for areas along and south of I-94, with moderate to locally heavy snow continuing further northeast. A second round of snow moves in after midnight, which will be accompanied by stronger winds that could lead to blowing and drifting of the new snow and reduced visibilities.”
- Wind 50 mph Floyd County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
“Most hail was quarter to ping pong ball sized. (ARX)”
“Quarter sized hail reported on the east side of Charles City. (ARX)”
- Hail 1.75" 1 ESE Marble Rock SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 E Charles City SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Charles City SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Floyd County, IA?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 47 severe weather events in Floyd 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 Floyd County recently?
Yes — 11 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3.25" recorded.
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