HailEvidence → Hancock, IA → 2026-05-31
Did it hail in Hancock, IA on May 31, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Hancock, IA on May 31, 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 Hancock on 2026-05-31
Distances are from the Hancock city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3 mi | Wind | 63 mph | 07:08 UTC | 4 WNW Oakland, Pottawattamie | SPC · preliminary |
| 8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 06:07 UTC | 2 N Avoca, Shelby | SPC · preliminary |
7.3 mi, wind: “Personal weather station measured wind gust. (OAX)”
8 mi, hail: “Delayed report received via broadcast media... including a video showing copious amounts of hail falling. Hailstones were estimated to be at least 1 inch in diameter. T (OAX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-31?
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 Hancock hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12