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Muscatine County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Muscatine County, Iowa? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 61 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 57 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 4 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". 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.

Map of Muscatine County, Iowa showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Muscatine County, Iowa. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Muscatine County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Muscatine County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

61
Events (12 mo)
4
Hail
57
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
August 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 11, 2026 wind event near 1 NW Atalissa, Muscatine County, Iowa, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 11, 2026 wind event (58 mph) near 1 NW Atalissa. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Muscatine County

Current NEXRAD radar over Muscatine County, Iowa with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Muscatine County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
August 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — wind to 55 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

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.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Reported an empty grain bin blown over. The time of the event was estimated using radar. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · Atalissa

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Muscatine County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“8 to 12 inch tree broken off. The time of the event was estimated using radar. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 2 W Pleasant Prarie

“Corrects the source of the report of tstm wnd dmg report from West Liberty. Several 2 to 3 inch tree limbs down. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · West Liberty

Friday, August 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 7, 2026 storm activity in Muscatine County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Bennett, or 9 miles northeast of Durant, moving southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Monday, July 20, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 20, 2026 storm activity in Muscatine County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1142 AM CDT, trained weather spotters reported strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Montpelier to near Fruitland to near Riverside. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 9, 2026 storm activity in Muscatine County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1229 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bennett, or near Tipton, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Friday, July 3, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Muscatine County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 707 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hills to near Hayesville. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and minor flooding. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to ponding or flowing water.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

“At 653 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Andrew to Rochester. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph, minor flooding and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Monday, May 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Strong south to southeast winds may develop on the northern and western edge of a cluster of showers and thunderstorms tracking across southeast Iowa into west-central Illinois. Winds could gust between 40 to 50 mph at times through the mid to late morning. Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and the strongest gusts could bring down tree branches.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Monday, May 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 4, 2026 storm activity in Muscatine County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 455 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near Iowa City to near Olds. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break tree limbs, knock down weak trees and blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust is possible near agricultural fields. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

“At 444 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near DeWitt to Toolesboro. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break tree limbs, knock down weak trees and blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust is possible near agricultural fields. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Monday, April 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Gusty winds are expected late this morning into the early afternoon as an area of rain and embedded thunderstorms continues to shift eastward through portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois. Winds will increase on the western edge of the shield of precipitation with gusts between 40 to 50 mph possible out of an east to southeasterly direction.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree downed off Cedar Street. Time estimated using radar. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Muscatine

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Trained spotter video showed a tree downed along with partial outbuilding damage on 270th Street. This appeared to be a small gustnado given its due south direction of (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 2 SSW Cranston

“Numerous large branches downed in town. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · Muscatine

Sunday, April 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Strong south-southwesterly winds will continue this afternoon through the early evening hours, with occasional gusts as high as 45 mph. There are also some developing showers and a few isolated thunderstorms this afternoon that could help generate stronger wind gusts up to 50 mph. If traveling on east-to-west oriented roads, be prepared for gusty crosswinds, especially in high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Strong south to southwest winds with sustained speeds of 20 to 30 MPH and occasional gusts up to 50 MPH will continue into the late afternoon today. If traveling on east to west roads be prepared for gusty crosswinds especially in high profile vehicles. secure all loose objects. Winds will begin to diminish late this afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 421 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Montpelier, or 8 miles southeast of Durant, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Monday, March 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT early 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri. WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 10 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri. WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 10 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Friday, March 13, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central Iowa. WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central Iowa. WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central Iowa. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Friday. For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 3 PM CDT Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central Iowa. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Friday. For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 3 PM CDT Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Friday, March 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, March 6, 2026 storm activity in Muscatine County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1146 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong winds accompanying an area of showers and thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wheatland to near Princeton to Abingdon. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to around 55 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break tree limbs, knock down weak trees and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue... AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri. TIMING...Until 8 PM CST this evening. WINDS...West-southwest winds 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will quickly spread out of control. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Possible Wednesday... The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities continues a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds, low relative humidity, and plentiful dry vegetation. AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. WHERE...Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Muscatine, Keokuk, Louisa, and Washington Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

“...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. WHERE...Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Muscatine, Keokuk, Louisa, and Washington Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST today.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST today.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Saturday, December 27, 2025

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Monday, September 22, 2025

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, September 22, 2025 storm activity in Muscatine County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of thunderstorms along a line extending from Lone Tree to near Abingdon. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

“At 1116 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of thunderstorms extending from Lowden to near Tiffin. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Muscatine County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Muscatine County, IA?

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 61 severe weather events in Muscatine 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 Muscatine County recently?

Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" 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 Muscatine County?

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