HailEvidence → Ames, IA → 2026-04-15
Did it hail in Ames, IA on April 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Ames, IA on April 15, 2026, with hail up to 1.50" (ping pong ball 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 Ames on 2026-04-15
Distances are from the Ames city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 01:21 UTC | 3 N Ames, Story | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.7 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 01:23 UTC | 2 SE Gilbert, Story | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:24 UTC | 1 S Gilbert, Story | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:36 UTC | 6 NE Ames, Story | SPC · preliminary |
3.1 mi, hail: “Nickel to half dollar size. (DMX)”
3.7 mi, hail: “Reported by General Public. (DMX)”
4.6 mi, hail: “Relayed by EM. (DMX)”
5.6 mi, hail: “Relayed from Spotter Network. (DMX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-15?
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 — $29sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12