HailEvidence → California Junction, IA → 2026-04-23
Did it hail in California Junction, IA on April 23, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of California Junction, IA on April 23, 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 California Junction on 2026-04-23
Distances are from the California Junction city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 19:41 UTC | Modale, Harrison | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.4 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 19:51 UTC | 4 N Missouri Valley, Harrison | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 20:27 UTC | 3 ESE Missouri Valley, Harrison | SPC · preliminary |
4.2 mi, hail: “Delayed report received via social media of quarter sized hail. Time estimated with radar. (OAX)”
6.4 mi, hail: “Delayed report via social media of hail up to ping pong ball sized. Time estimated with radar. (OAX)”
7.5 mi, hail: “Emergency dispatch relayed report of quarter size hail near 335th and Mounds Trail. (OAX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-23?
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.
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