HailEvidence → Des Moines, IA → 2026-04-17
Did it hail in Des Moines, IA on April 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Des Moines, IA on April 17, 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 Des Moines on 2026-04-17
Distances are from the Des Moines city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 19:11 UTC | Des Moines, Polk | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 19:04 UTC | 3 SE Saylorville, Polk | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.7 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 19:05 UTC | 3 E Saylorville, Polk | SPC · preliminary |
| 10 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 19:01 UTC | Cumming, Warren | SPC · preliminary |
0.7 mi, hail: “Multiple reports across the metro of 1 to 1.5 inch hail. Time/location estimated from radar. (DMX)”
5.4 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (DMX)”
7.7 mi, hail: “Reported by Trained Spotter. (DMX)”
10 mi, hail: “Time estimated from radar. (DMX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-17?
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 Des Moines hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12