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Woodbury County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 15, 2026

Woodbury County, Iowa has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 4 tornado reports among 71 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 11 hail reports with hail up to 2" and 56 high-wind reports with gusts up to 88 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 8, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Woodbury County hail map

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

71
Events (12 mo)
11
Hail
56
Wind
4
Tornado
2"
Max hail
88
Max wind (mph)
Jul 8, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 30, 2026 tornado event near 1 SW Oto, Woodbury County, Iowa, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 30, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 1 SW Oto. 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.

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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, July 8, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 8, 2026 storm activity in Woodbury 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.

“Photo and video of quarter sized hail via social media. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · Pierson

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 30, 2026 storm activity in Woodbury 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.

“Multiple videos of a brief tornado touchdown near Oto. Location estimated from video. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 1 SW Oto

Monday, June 29, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 29, 2026 storm activity in Woodbury 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.

“Relayed through Broadcast Media with photo. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 4 SSE Sioux City

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. 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 · Woodbury County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. 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 · Woodbury County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 13, 2026 storm activity in Woodbury 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.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree branches 3 to 4 inches in diameter were broken down by strong winds. Heavy rain and small hail also occurred with this storm. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 4 SSE Bronson

Saturday, May 30, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

Friday, May 22, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 22, 2026 storm activity in Woodbury 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.

“Very brief touchdown documented via two independent photos. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 3 NNE Oto

Monday, May 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 18, 2026 storm activity in Woodbury 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.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

8 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 88 mph, 2 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 16, 2026 storm activity in Woodbury 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.

“Several videos via social media of brief gustnado. Location estimated. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 3 NE Sergeant Bluff

“Emergency manager reports tornado near Salix. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · Salix

Friday, May 15, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 15, 2026 storm activity in Woodbury 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.

“2 inch hail was reported via social media along with damage to lights fixtures and trees. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · Anthon

“Hail covered the ground... with stones as big as quarters. No wind and a decent amount of rain. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 6 NNW Hornick

Thursday, May 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

Thursday, April 23, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“Photos shared on Facebook of quarter sized hail between Danbury and Battle Creek. Time estimated via radar. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 4 NNE Danbury

Saturday, March 28, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

Friday, March 27, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 29 below zero expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 11 AM CDT Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 29 below zero expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 11 AM CDT Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

Friday, March 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 9 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

Friday, February 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Sioux, O'Brien, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until noon CST today. 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 · Woodbury County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“Strong northwesterly winds gusting between 50 to 70 mph will lead to areas of blowing dust through 3pm. Visibility may briefly fall as low as one half mile.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

Saturday, January 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting 40 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

Friday, January 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half inch, but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

“WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half inch, but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Woodbury County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Jul 8, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 71 severe weather events in Woodbury 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 Woodbury County recently?

Yes — 11 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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