HailEvidence → Fairfax, IA → 2026-04-17
Did it hail in Fairfax, IA on April 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Fairfax, IA on April 17, 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 Fairfax on 2026-04-17
Distances are from the Fairfax city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.7 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 18:02 UTC | 3 ENE Cedar Rapids, Linn | SPC · preliminary |
| 10 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 20:53 UTC | Hiawatha, Linn | SPC · preliminary |
9.7 mi, hail: “Photo of quarter size hail relayed via social media. Time estimated by radar. (DVN)”
10 mi, hail: “Relayed by county EM. (DVN)”
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 Fairfax hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12