Hail Map in Iowa on May 21, 2024

The weather event in Iowa on May 21, 2024 includes Wind, Hail, and Tornado maps. 20 states and 1,619 cities were impacted and suffered possible damage. The total estimated number of properties impacted is 37,005.
Hail map in Iowa on May 21, 2024
Wind
Hail
Tornado

37,005

Estimated number of impacted properties by a 1.00" hail or larger

1,558

Estimated number of impacted properties by a 1.75" hail or larger

1,196

Estimated number of impacted properties by a 2.50" hail or larger

Storm reports in Iowa

Iowa

DateDescription
05/21/20246:59 PM CDT6-10 inch limbs down in the middle of tipton ia.
05/21/20246:57 PM CDTA local report indicates 66 MPH wind near Monona
05/21/20246:56 PM CDTEst 60+ mph by trained spotter ce196. Lose of power... Grill and patio furniture blown off deck.
05/21/20246:56 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 1 NNE Fairfax
05/21/20246:55 PM CDTDavis station recorded 100 mph gust at 657 pm. Also barn blown apart. Some roof damage to several structures. Tree branches downed and some pine trees uprooted. Photos
05/21/20246:55 PM CDTCorrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from atkins. Large 2ft diameter tree down on 2nd street in atkins.
05/21/20246:53 PM CDTTrees down and also power outage west of nichols.
05/21/20246:52 PM CDT70 mph winds. Debris all over highway 6 outside of atalissa.
05/21/20246:52 PM CDTA local report indicates 70 MPH wind near 1 W West Liberty
05/21/20246:52 PM CDTA local report indicates 80 MPH wind near 1 ENE Norway
05/21/20246:52 PM CDTNumerous trees and branches down across the city. Straight-line winds.
05/21/20246:52 PM CDTWidespread tree damage in northwest independence. Trees uprooted and blown over. Some roof damage to sheds nearby. Leaning power poles. Time estimated from radar.
05/21/20246:51 PM CDT4 semi trailers blown over around i-80 exit 265. Time estimated from radar.
05/21/20246:46 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.75 inch wind near 3 E Tipton
05/21/20246:42 PM CDTTrees and powerlines down... Including a tree down on a house. Also trees and powerlines down in elgin.
05/21/20246:41 PM CDTReport from mping: ping pong ball
05/21/20246:41 PM CDTReport from mping: 3-inch tree limbs broken; power poles broken.
05/21/20246:39 PM CDTTree blown over. Estimated 75 mph.
05/21/20246:38 PM CDTAsos station kdbq dubuque arpt.
05/21/20246:38 PM CDT50 mph wind gusts knocked down trees near town.
05/21/20246:36 PM CDTA local report indicates 60 MPH wind near 2 W Garrison
05/21/20246:35 PM CDTShed destroyed.
05/21/20246:35 PM CDTLarge tree limb blown down. Time estimated from radar.
05/21/20246:30 PM CDTReport from mping: 3-inch tree limbs broken; power poles broken.
05/21/20246:28 PM CDTReport from mping: 3-inch tree limbs broken; power poles broken.
05/21/20246:23 PM CDTA local report indicates 70 MPH wind near 2 S Oelwein
05/21/20246:23 PM CDT.
05/21/20246:20 PM CDTReport from mping: 3-inch tree limbs broken; power poles broken.
05/21/20246:20 PM CDTRoofs blown off multiple homes in fairbank. Time estimated.
05/21/20246:20 PM CDTCorrects previous reports. Roofs blown off of multiple homes in fairbank. Time estimated by radar.
05/21/20246:11 PM CDTPower pole broken and some branches down. Time estimated from radar.
05/21/20246:11 PM CDTDelayed report. 3 to 5 inch diameter branches down. Time estimated.
05/21/20246:09 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 1 NE Rochester
05/21/20246:08 PM CDTCorrects time on previous tstm wnd dmg report from wyoming. Tree limbs down. 3 inches in diameter. Estimated 60 to 70 mph gusts.
05/21/20246:02 PM CDTJo100 spotter id called in hail report.. Sent picture to facebook. Kurt andreesen farmstead. 1 mile north center junction ia.
05/21/20246:01 PM CDTA local report indicates 68 MPH wind near Waterloo Regional Airpo
05/21/20245:59 PM CDT4 inch diameter tree branch down. Time estimated from radar.
05/21/20245:58 PM CDTSpotter reports power lines down
05/21/20245:58 PM CDTCorrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 ne cambridge. Spotter reports power lines down
05/21/20245:55 PM CDTReport from mping. 1-inch tree limbs broken. Shingles blown off.
05/21/20245:55 PM CDTDamage reported in town.
05/21/20245:55 PM CDTEmergency manager reported power poles leaning in the town of sully. Time estimated with radar.
05/21/20245:53 PM CDT1 inch hail report by spotter.
05/21/20245:52 PM CDTTrees and power lines down in town.
05/21/20245:50 PM CDTEst 60-70 mph with pea hail.
05/21/20245:49 PM CDTEmergency manager reported power lines down near the intersection of highway 8 and qq ave near traer. Time estimated with radar.
05/21/20245:46 PM CDTEmergency manager reported some trees and powerlines down within the city of greene. Time estimated with radar.
05/21/20245:46 PM CDTEmergency management reported trees blown onto a house west of greene near the intersection of 110th st and keystone ave. Time estimated with radar.
05/21/20245:42 PM CDTReport from mping. Trees uprooted or snapped. Roof blown off.
05/21/20245:41 PM CDTReport from mping: quarter sized hail.
05/21/20245:41 PM CDTReport from mping: 1-inch tree limbs broken; shingles blown off.
05/21/20245:40 PM CDTEmergency manager reported trees and some powerlines down in within the city of allison. Time estimated from radar.
05/21/20245:38 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.50 inch wind near 2 E Melrose
05/21/20245:38 PM CDTTrees down in meskwaki.
05/21/20245:37 PM CDTEmergency manager reported a large tree uprooted in kesley. Time estimated with radar.
05/21/20245:35 PM CDTWith the gust front. Time estimated.
05/21/20245:35 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 2 S Albia
05/21/20245:30 PM CDT4-5 inch tree branches down and power lines snapped.
05/21/20245:27 PM CDTEmergency manager reported damage to farmstead outbuildings near the intersection of clay ave and 160th st near dumont. Damage included an outbuilding being blown over.
05/21/20245:26 PM CDTA local report indicates 64 MPH wind near 4 E Albion
05/21/20245:23 PM CDTEmergency manager reported damage to farm outbuildings near gilman. Time estimated with radar.
05/21/20245:15 PM CDTPower lines blown over and grain bin destroyed.
05/21/20245:13 PM CDTEmergency manager reported damage to farm outbuildings east of hubbard. Time estimated with radar.
05/21/20245:12 PM CDTA local report indicates 71 MPH wind near 2 SE Newton
05/21/20245:10 PM CDTA local report indicates 64 MPH wind near 2 SW Hampton
05/21/20245:09 PM CDTUprooted trees seen around beaver dr.
05/21/20245:09 PM CDTA local report indicates 71 MPH wind near 2 SE Newton
05/21/20245:09 PM CDTReport from mping: 3-inch tree limbs broken; power poles broken.
05/21/20245:09 PM CDTReport from mping: 3-inch tree limbs broken; pwn.
05/21/20245:07 PM CDTPine tree down
05/21/20245:06 PM CDTTown without power.
05/21/20245:04 PM CDTReport from mping trees uprooted or snapped... Roof blown off.
05/21/20245:00 PM CDTEstimated 60 mph wind gusts. Branches down.
05/21/20245:00 PM CDTSpotter reports major damage to homes/barns in area. Reported vicinity address 14790 ne 38th st.
05/21/20245:00 PM CDTCorrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 nw elkhart. Spotter reports major damage to homes/barns in area. Reported vicinity address 14790 ne 38th st.
05/21/20244:58 PM CDTLarge
05/21/20244:55 PM CDT5 miles ne of maxwell... Ia at 5ish... Tornado clipped right by us. No visual as went to basement. Some metal pieces came loose on the pole building roof and lots of br
05/21/20244:55 PM CDT5 miles ne of maxwell... Ia at 5ish... Tornado clipped right by us. No visual as went to basement. Some metal pieces ca
05/21/20244:55 PM CDTCorrects previous tornado report from 2 nw elkhart. Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 nw elkhart. Spotter reports major damage to homes/barns in area. Report
05/21/20244:55 PM CDTTrained spotter reports widespread power lines/trees down and property damage in prairie city. Estimated wind gusts 65-70 mph. Hail up to 1 inch. Time of damage occurre
05/21/20244:55 PM CDTEmergency manager reported damage to a home on 250th st. Time estimated with radar.
05/21/20244:52 PM CDTReport from mping trees uprooted or snapped... Roof blown off.
05/21/20244:52 PM CDTTrees on multiple homes and power line.
05/21/20244:52 PM CDTTree on house.
05/21/20244:51 PM CDTReport from mping: quarter.
05/21/20244:50 PM CDTDowned trees along highway 105 1 mile west of northwood.
05/21/20244:49 PM CDTReport from mping... 3-inch tree limbs broken. Power poles broken.
05/21/20244:45 PM CDTCorrects previous tornado report from 2 ne cambridge. Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 ne cambridge. Spotter reports power lines down
05/21/20244:42 PM CDTDamage reported to grain bins and trees.
05/21/20244:40 PM CDTRain wrapped.
05/21/20244:40 PM CDTDamage just south of alleman.
05/21/20244:37 PM CDTPower outage and limbs down.
05/21/20244:34 PM CDTVery strong winds and power outage reported.
05/21/20244:33 PM CDTConstruction trailer flipped near the intersection of peckham and 70th st. Time estimated with radar.
05/21/20244:32 PM CDTLarger trees and power lines down.
05/21/20244:32 PM CDTWindows blown out at johnston high school. Time estimated with radar.
05/21/20244:31 PM CDTReport from mping: quarter size hail.
05/21/20244:29 PM CDTTree on top of house. Estimated 2 ft diameter tree. Time estimated from radar.
05/21/20244:29 PM CDTReport from mping. 3-inch tree limbs broken. Power poles broken.
05/21/20244:25 PM CDTBig trees down just south of i80 on county line of dallas and polk. About 60th and vista. Time estimated from radar.
05/21/20244:19 PM CDTDelayed report... Time estimated. Multiple large trees down... Some on buildings.
05/21/20244:18 PM CDTReport from mping. 3-inch tree limbs broken. Power poles broken.
05/21/20244:07 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near Winterset
05/21/20244:07 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near Winterset
05/21/20243:55 PM CDTAwos station kaxa algona airport.
05/21/20243:53 PM CDTRaining with strong winds resulting in broken trees.
05/21/20243:50 PM CDTTrees down on power lines through town.
05/21/20243:45 PM CDTDamage in greenfield.
05/21/20243:42 PM CDTEstimated half dollar sized hail in creston. Time estimated with radar.
05/21/20243:40 PM CDTReported by trained spotter.
05/21/20243:33 PM CDTSocial media report of tornado damage... Windmill knocked down and on fire.
05/21/20243:30 PM CDTDamage reported vehicles flipped... Windmills on ground. 1 windmill on fire.
05/21/20243:30 PM CDTCorrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 n williamson. Damage reported vehicles flipped... Windmills on ground. 1 windmill on fire.
05/21/20243:25 PM CDTA local report indicates a tornado near 1 NW Prescott
05/21/20243:18 PM CDTTonado near highway 34 at the corner of 240 st and kentucky. Damage reported.
05/21/20243:17 PM CDTConfirmed tornado on ground by storm chaser.
05/21/20243:17 PM CDTConfirmed tornado on the ground by storm chaser
05/21/20243:16 PM CDTDamage from the tornados spotted in corning. Down trees.
05/21/20243:15 PM CDTA local report indicates 77 MPH wind near 3 WSW Glidden
05/21/20243:15 PM CDTDispatch relayed wind and hail in carroll with trees and powerlines down.
05/21/20243:13 PM CDTReports of structure damage near corning.
05/21/20243:11 PM CDTA local report indicates a tornado near Corning
05/21/20243:10 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 4 S Cumberland
05/21/20243:05 PM CDTSecond one.
05/21/20243:00 PM CDTLive video of a confirmed tornado crossing highway 34 just east of highway 71.
05/21/20242:37 PM CDTTornado on the ground near the red oak airport. Reported by the emergency manager.
05/21/20242:34 PM CDTTree fell on house. Time estimated from radar.
05/21/20242:32 PM CDTReport from mping: half dollar
05/21/20242:30 PM CDTDamage reported near hwy 3 and 70th ave.
05/21/20242:30 PM CDTLeaning power poles. Time estimated from radar.
05/21/20242:29 PM CDTReport from mping: 1-inch tree limbs broken; shingles blown off.
05/21/20242:27 PM CDTLarge tree limbs downed. Time estimated from radar.
05/21/20242:26 PM CDTDowned power lines. Time estimated from radar.
05/21/20242:16 PM CDTReport from mping: quarter
05/21/20242:12 PM CDTReport from mping: quarter
05/21/20241:28 PM CDTReport from mping: quarter
05/21/202412:43 PM CDTReport from mping: quarter
05/21/202411:39 AM CDTGolf ball hail in taintor. Time estimated from radar.
05/21/202411:25 AM CDTReport from mping. Quarter size hail.
05/21/202411:20 AM CDTVia social media.
05/21/202411:20 AM CDTA local report indicates 2.00 inch wind near 2 S Pella
05/21/20249:15 AM CDTSustained winds estiimated45 mph gusts to 60 mph. Small branches/twigs
05/21/20249:10 AM CDTAsh tree blown over across the street. Time estimated.
05/21/20249:07 AM CDTNickel to quarter size hail. Wind gusts estimated at 50-55 mph.
05/21/20249:05 AM CDTLarge tree limb down. Time estimated from nearly kdsm wind gust observation.
05/21/20248:53 AM CDTEma reports large tree limb down in adel.
05/21/20248:42 AM CDTEma reports tree over powerline in redfield.
05/21/20248:30 AM CDTA local report indicates 70 MPH wind near 3 S Stuart
05/21/20248:20 AM CDTEstimated 70 mph winds and heavy rain.
05/21/20247:59 AM CDTMeasured by personal weather station.
05/21/20247:19 AM CDTNumerous power poles and branches down throughout town. Time estimated. Delayed report.
05/20/20248:30 PM CDTTree limbs down. 3 inches in diameter. Estimated 60 to 70 mph gusts. Time estimated.
05/20/20248:11 PM CDTCl310 called report in.. Hwy61 and hwy 136 south of maquoketa.
05/20/20247:59 PM CDTSpotter li790 did not have time of damage but power lines down along amber rd and 130th st. Spotter not sure when it happened.
05/20/20247:59 PM CDTSpotter li790 did not have time of damage but power lines down along amber rd and 130th st.
05/20/20247:55 PM CDTSocial media report of golf ball size hail. Time estimated by radar.
05/20/20247:54 PM CDTEmergency manager relayed reported of a 92 mph measured gust from a home weather station. Time estimated from radar.
05/20/20247:45 PM CDTA local report indicates 60 MPH wind near Preston
05/20/20247:45 PM CDTPhoto submitted of a power pole leaning over a gravel road.
05/20/20247:45 PM CDTPhoto sent of a power line pole leaning over a gravel road.
05/20/20247:44 PM CDTSpotter id db202 reports 40ft radio tower snapped at base near bellevue ia. Address is 21407 429th ave. Bellevue ia.
05/20/20247:44 PM CDTSpotter id db202 reports 40ft radio tower snapped at base near bellevue
05/20/20247:38 PM CDTSemi blown over with driver trapped just west of bernard. Farm buildings down on multiple farms... Mostly to outbuildings.
05/20/20247:36 PM CDTEstimated 60 mph.
05/20/20247:35 PM CDTSeveral branches and small trees reported down.
05/20/20247:32 PM CDTTrees down blocking road into state park and into town. Time estimated.
05/20/20247:30 PM CDT60mph estimated wind gusts... Also some pea sized hail. Few small branches down around town.
05/20/20247:30 PM CDTExtensive damage to the eagles club in maquoketa. The roof was blown off and propped up against a nearby apartment complex and dog boarding facility. Some debris had bl
05/20/20247:25 PM CDT80 mph winds. Large trees down.
05/20/20247:25 PM CDT12 inch snapped. Spotter watched it happen.
05/20/20247:25 PM CDTRwis station near maquoketa.
05/20/20247:25 PM CDTNumerous large trees and branches down across the city. Roof blown off a building.
05/20/20247:25 PM CDTTrees and powerlines down in delmar.
05/20/20247:25 PM CDTSocial media report of large tree branches broken with one shattering the back window of a parked car.
05/20/20247:21 PM CDTA local report indicates 61 MPH wind near Alburnett
05/20/20247:20 PM CDTLarge 2ft diameter tree down on 2nd street in atkins.
05/20/20247:20 PM CDTVia facebook. Picture of tree uprooted. Time estimated.
05/20/20247:18 PM CDTLarge cattle shed... Just rebuilt... Roof blown off and damage to the sides.
05/20/20247:17 PM CDTDamage to buildings.
05/20/20247:16 PM CDTCattle shed blown over.
05/20/20247:15 PM CDTSocial media report of a snapped tree limb which broke through the deck on the house.
05/20/20247:14 PM CDTTrees down on road.
05/20/20247:13 PM CDTSignificant wind damage to farm buildings... Trees... And equipement. Time estimated from radar.
05/20/20247:08 PM CDTA local report indicates 1.00 inch wind near 1 SE Coralville
05/20/20247:08 PM CDTNumerous branches of 3 to 5 inches in diameter and several twigs were downed. One large branch measuring 17 inches in diameter was snapped off near the base of the tree
05/20/20247:05 PM CDTEstimated 80 mph gusts at 705 pm. Still blowing at about 50 mph as of 711pm.
05/20/20247:05 PM CDT86 mph winds. Numerous large trees blocking roads in town. Roof blown off country club. Lots of farm buildings damaged in the surrounding area.
05/20/20247:03 PM CDTFallen tree on a power line.
05/20/20247:02 PM CDTUp to 15 tall utility poles blown down... Several snapped. Very likely at least 90 mph winds.
05/20/20247:02 PM CDTRoof blown off one-story home with debris blown northward onto the other side of iowa highway 130.
05/20/20247:00 PM CDTTree split in half and a recreational vehicle destroyed. Time estimated from radar.
05/20/20247:00 PM CDT15 trees blown down. Report relayed from social media.

Cities Impacted by Hail Map on May 21, 2024

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