Taylor County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Taylor County, Iowa has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 20 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 7 hail reports with hail up to 2" and 11 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 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.
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Last 30 days in Taylor 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 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“Wind gusts measured via personal weather station. (DMX)”
- Wind 63 mph 2 SSW Lenox SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Delayed report - time estimated from radar. Damage to machine shed on social media. (DMX)”
- Hail 1" New Market SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Lenox SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph, 1 tornado report
“Trained spotter confirms tornado. Time estimated via radar. (DMX)”
“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.”
- Tornado Tornado 5 WNW Athelstan SPC verified report
- Wind 55 mph Taylor County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2", 1 tornado report
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (DMX)”
- Tornado Tornado 1 SW Gravity SPC verified report
- Hail 2" 2 N Gravity SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 7 NNW Gravity SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 SE Gravity SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 4 N New Market SPC verified report
Thursday, April 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“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 0.5" Taylor County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"
“Relayed from media. Time estimated from radar. (DMX)”
- Hail 1.75" Bedford 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 Taylor County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Taylor County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Taylor County, IA?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 20 severe weather events in Taylor 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 Taylor County recently?
Yes — 7 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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