HailEvidence → Des Moines, IA → 2026-07-20
Did it hail in Des Moines, IA on July 20, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Des Moines, IA on July 20, 2026, with hail up to 1.00" (quarter 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 2026-07-20
Distances are from the Des Moines city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 01:40 UTC | 2 W Pleasant Hill, Polk | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 02:07 UTC | West Des Moines, Polk | SPC · preliminary |
2.9 mi, wind: “Small commercial building had roof blown completely off. Time estimated via radar. (DMX)”
7.2 mi, hail: “(DMX)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-07-22