HailEvidence → Battle Creek, IA → 2026-05-15
Did it hail in Battle Creek, IA on May 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Battle Creek, IA on May 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 Battle Creek on 2026-05-15
Distances are from the Battle Creek city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:08 UTC | 2 W Ida Grove, Ida | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.8 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 00:48 UTC | 6 N Battle Creek, Ida | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.2 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 00:57 UTC | 5 SSE Holstein, Ida | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:34 UTC | 5 SSE Ida Grove, Ida | SPC · preliminary |
4.4 mi, hail: “(FSD)”
5.8 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (FSD)”
8.2 mi, hail: “Spotter reported ping pong ball size hail. (FSD)”
8.6 mi, hail: “(FSD)”
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 — $29 Battle Creek hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12