HailEvidence → Brighton, IA → 2026-04-14
Did it hail in Brighton, IA on April 14, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Brighton, IA on April 14, 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 Brighton on 2026-04-14
Distances are from the Brighton city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 22:54 UTC | 3 NW Pleasant Plain, Washington | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.6 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:20 UTC | Wayland, Henry | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.6 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:30 UTC | Wayland, Henry | SPC · preliminary |
3.6 mi, hail: “Time estimated by radar. (DVN)”
8.6 mi, wind: “What was likely rear flank downdraft (RFD) winds and a strong dust whirl or gustnado on this wind surge based on video... which included cloud features as well as the n (DVN)”
8.6 mi, wind: “Possible tornado. (DVN)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-14?
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 Brighton hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12