HailEvidence → Belmond, IA → 2026-05-15
Did it hail in Belmond, IA on May 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Belmond, IA on May 15, 2026, with hail up to 2.50" (tennis 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 Belmond on 2026-05-15
Distances are from the Belmond city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 mi | Hail | 2.50" (tennis ball) | 00:45 UTC | Goodell, Hancock | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:03 UTC | 2 WNW Meservey, Hancock | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.5 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 01:05 UTC | 2 WNW Meservey, Hancock | SPC · preliminary |
5.1 mi, hail: “Time estimated by radar. (DMX)”
7.5 mi, hail: “(DMX)”
7.5 mi, hail: “Corrects previous hail report from 2 WNW Meservey. Updated to included windows on house broken. (DMX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-15?
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