HailEvidence → Bennett, IA → 2026-04-02
Did it hail in Bennett, IA on April 2, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Bennett, IA on April 2, 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 Bennett on 2026-04-02
Distances are from the Bennett city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 5.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 22:00 UTC | 4 SSE Clarence, Cedar | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.3 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 21:57 UTC | Tipton, Cedar | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.8 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 22:12 UTC | Lowden, Cedar | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.8 mi | Wind | 60 mph | 22:12 UTC | Lowden, Cedar | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.3 mi | Wind | 60 mph | 22:18 UTC | Wheatland, Clinton | SPC · preliminary |
7.1 mi, hail: “Report from Trained Spotter: Quarter (1 in.). (DVN)”
8.3 mi, hail: “EM reported golf ball size hail and extensive hail related damage... including to a greenhouse and to roofs and siding in town. (DVN)”
8.8 mi, hail: “(DVN)”
8.8 mi, wind: “(DVN)”
9.3 mi, wind: “Time estimated using radar. (DVN)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-02?
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