HailEvidence → Alta Vista, IA → 2026-04-14
Did it hail in Alta Vista, IA on April 14, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Alta Vista, IA on April 14, 2026, with hail up to 3.50" (tea cup size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Alta Vista on 2026-04-14
Distances are from the Alta Vista city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 22:05 UTC | 1 WNW Alta Vista, Chickasaw | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.2 mi | Hail | 3.50" (tea cup) | 21:56 UTC | Elma, Howard | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.2 mi | Hail | 2.75" (baseball) | 22:09 UTC | Elma, Howard | SPC · preliminary |
0.7 mi, hail: “(ARX)”
3.2 mi, hail: “(ARX)”
3.2 mi, hail: “(ARX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-14?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29 Alta Vista hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12