HailEvidence → Garner, IA → 2026-05-15
Did it hail in Garner, IA on May 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Garner, IA on May 15, 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 Garner on 2026-05-15
Distances are from the Garner city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:14 UTC | Garner, Hancock | SPC · preliminary |
| 0.3 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 01:18 UTC | Garner, Hancock | SPC · preliminary |
| 7 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:35 UTC | 1 W Ventura, Cerro Gordo | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:06 UTC | Britt, Hancock | SPC · preliminary |
0.2 mi, hail: “(DMX)”
0.3 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). (DMX)”
7 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (DMX)”
9.9 mi, hail: “Time estimated by radar. (DMX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-15?
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 Garner hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12