HailEvidence → Emerson, IA → 2026-05-15
Did it hail in Emerson, IA on May 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Emerson, IA on May 15, 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 Emerson on 2026-05-15
Distances are from the Emerson city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 6.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:39 UTC | Emerson, Mills | SPC · preliminary |
| 0.2 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:40 UTC | Emerson, Mills | SPC · preliminary |
| 1.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:43 UTC | 1 NE Emerson, Mills | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.9 mi | Wind | 74 mph | 23:58 UTC | 2 W Red Oak, Montgomery | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.5 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:54 UTC | Red Oak, Montgomery | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.6 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:37 UTC | Imogene, Fremont | SPC · preliminary |
0.2 mi, wind: “Social media report/photo of a large tree limb down in town. Time estimated based on radar. (OAX)”
0.2 mi, wind: “Tree down at Emerson Cemetery. (OAX)”
1.1 mi, hail: “Chaser live stream of one inch hail. Location is approximate. (OAX)”
6.9 mi, wind: “AWOS station KRDK Red Oak Airport. (OAX)”
9.5 mi, wind: “Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Red Oak. Power was reported out in parts of Red Oak. Power poles down and tree damage. (OAX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-15?
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Verify your address — $29 Emerson hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12