Iowa, 1995

Hail and Damaging Winds in Iowa, July 25, 1995

July 25, 1995 · 6 events in 2 counties and zones

4 thunderstorm wind, 2 hail, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 6 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$20,000
Crop damage
$1,000
Events
6

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

The radar

The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 100 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:42 UTC.

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Event by event

4 thunderstorm wind, 2 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mahaska

When
July 25, 4:40 PM CST
Where
Mahaska County, Oskaloosa
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Property damage
$10,000
Crop damage
$1,000
Coordinates
41.335, -92.641 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A weak cold front sagged southeast into Iowa during the day as an upper level disturbance drifted east into the state. The air mass was moist and quiet unstable. Thunderstorms developed during the afternoon over the east two thirds of the state. One storm became severe as it moved through Mahaska County. High winds were reported two times in Oskaloosa. The winds resulted in spotty damage, downed trees, and knocked out power in the Oskaloosa area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mahaska

When
July 25, 5:00 PM CST
Where
Mahaska County, Oskaloosa
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
41.335, -92.641 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A weak cold front sagged southeast into Iowa during the day as an upper level disturbance drifted east into the state. The air mass was moist and quiet unstable. Thunderstorms developed during the afternoon over the east two thirds of the state. One storm became severe as it moved through Mahaska County. High winds were reported two times in Oskaloosa. The winds resulted in spotty damage, downed trees, and knocked out power in the Oskaloosa area.

Hail, O'Brien

When
July 25, 5:00 PM CST
Where
O'Brien County, Sheldon
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
43.084, -95.625 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds of unknown speed blew siding off of a house and blew over a camper.

Thunderstorm Wind, O'Brien

When
July 25, 5:00 PM CST
Where
O'Brien County, Sheldon
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
43.084, -95.625 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds of unknown speed blew siding off of a house and blew over a camper.

Thunderstorm Wind, O'Brien

When
July 25, 5:40 PM CST
Where
O'Brien County, Hartley
Measured
52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates
43.084, -95.625 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, O'Brien

When
July 25, 6:25 PM CST
Where
O'Brien County, Calumet
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
43.084, -95.625 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 10323727, 10323728, 10324159, 10324160, 10324161, 10324162.