HailEvidence → Hopkinton, IA → 2026-04-17
Did it hail in Hopkinton, IA on April 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Hopkinton, IA on April 17, 2026, with hail up to 1.25" (half dollar 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 Hopkinton on 2026-04-17
Distances are from the Hopkinton city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 21:50 UTC | 4 NNE Hopkinton, Delaware | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.3 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 17:49 UTC | 2 E Prairieburg, Linn | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.4 mi | Wind | 67 mph | 21:52 UTC | 3 WNW Cascade, Dubuque | SPC · preliminary |
4.2 mi, hail: “(DVN)”
9.3 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (DVN)”
9.4 mi, wind: “Report relayed by Emergency Manager. Time estimated by radar. (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 Hopkinton hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12