HailEvidence → Bancroft, IA → 2026-05-15
Did it hail in Bancroft, IA on May 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Bancroft, IA on May 15, 2026, with hail up to 1.75" (golf 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 Bancroft on 2026-05-15
Distances are from the Bancroft city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 23:24 UTC | Bancroft, Kossuth | SPC · preliminary |
| 0.2 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:25 UTC | Bancroft, Kossuth | SPC · preliminary |
0.2 mi, hail: “(DMX)”
0.2 mi, wind: “Small to medium tree down. Time estimated by radar. (DMX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-15?
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