Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Has it hailed in Warren County, Iowa recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 4 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 52 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 48 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.
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Warren County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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.
See the specifics — free →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.
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“Delayed report - trained spotter reported strip of shingles blown off roof and 2.3 of rainfall. Time estimated from radar. (DMX)”
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“At 738 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles northeast of Prairie City to 5 miles northeast of Pleasantville to 7 miles northwest of Melcher-Dallas. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and additional rainfall up to one inch. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree damage with power lines down. Time estimated via radar. (DMX)”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 915 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles west of Pleasantville, or 9 miles east of Indianola, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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.”
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“Received text message from trained spotter of 63mph gust on PWS. (DMX)”
“Received phone call of tree branches down north of Sandyville. (DMX)”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1244 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Amber to Burlington to near Hamilton to 7 miles southwest of Warsaw. Movement was east 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...”
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.”
1 SPC verified storm report
“Delayed report - received photo via social media of downed tree branches between Cumming and Norwalk... IA. Time estimated from radar. (DMX)”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 348 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hamlet to Burlington. Movement was east 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...”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 516 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near Aledo to near Morning Sun. Movement was east southeast at 35 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. Locations impacted include...”
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.”
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 713 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Keithsburg, or 8 miles northeast of Oquawka, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Burgess, Keithsburg, Little York, Seaton, North Henderson, New Windsor, Ogle, Alexis, Bald Bluff, Sunbeam, and Big River State Forest.”
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.”
7 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", 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.”
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.”
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Illinois, Henderson and Warren Counties. In Iowa, Des Moines County. WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“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.”
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. The winds will switch to the west-northwest after Midnight, when there could be even higher gusts. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 PM CDT Friday.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Counties. In Iowa, Des Moines and Lee Counties. In Missouri, Clark County. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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...”
4 NWS warnings — 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%.”
“...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.”
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“...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.”
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST tonight.”
“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST tonight.”
2 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 west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning.”
“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 west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning.”
2 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 west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.”
“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 west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 941 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking line of showers along a line extending from near Spragueville to Rock Island to near Little York to near Bowen. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
1 SPC verified storm report
“Delayed report. A least 2 large trees downed in Milo. Time estimated by radar. (DMX)”
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 52 severe weather events in Warren County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
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