HailEvidence → Andover, IA → 2026-04-02
Did it hail in Andover, IA on April 2, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Andover, IA on April 2, 2026, with hail up to 3.00" (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 Andover on 2026-04-02
Distances are from the Andover city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 mi | Hail | 3.00" (tea cup) | 22:37 UTC | 3 N Thomson, Carroll | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.9 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 22:38 UTC | 2 N Thomson, Carroll | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.4 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 22:47 UTC | 1 W Preston, Jackson | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.7 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 22:57 UTC | 1 SE Savanna, Carroll | SPC · preliminary |
7.5 mi, hail: “Pictures of hail ranging in size from 3.00 to 3.25 inches. The time of the event was estimated using radar. (DVN)”
7.9 mi, hail: “(DVN)”
9.4 mi, wind: “Several reports of damage southwest of Preston. Possible tornado. Time estimated by radar. (DVN)”
9.7 mi, wind: “Large tree down... other trees stripped of bark. Time estimated from radar. (DVN)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-02?
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 Andover hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12