HailEvidence → Kelley, IA → 2026-04-15
Did it hail in Kelley, IA on April 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Kelley, IA on April 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 Kelley on 2026-04-15
Distances are from the Kelley city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 01:21 UTC | 3 N Ames, Story | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.1 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 01:23 UTC | 2 SE Gilbert, Story | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:29 UTC | Madrid, Boone | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:24 UTC | 1 S Gilbert, Story | SPC · preliminary |
8.4 mi, hail: “Nickel to half dollar size. (DMX)”
9.1 mi, hail: “Reported by General Public. (DMX)”
9.4 mi, hail: “(DMX)”
9.6 mi, hail: “Relayed by EM. (DMX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-15?
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