HailEvidence → Melrose, IA → 2026-04-17
Did it hail in Melrose, IA on April 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Melrose, IA on April 17, 2026, with hail up to 2.50" (tennis 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 Melrose on 2026-04-17
Distances are from the Melrose city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 20:18 UTC | Melrose, Monroe | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.9 mi | Hail | 2.50" (tennis ball) | 19:55 UTC | 3 ENE Russell, Lucas | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.2 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 19:55 UTC | 1 E Russell, Lucas | SPC · preliminary |
0.1 mi, hail: “(DMX)”
4.9 mi, hail: “Time and location estimated from radar. (DMX)”
6.2 mi, hail: “Delayed report - time and location estimated from radar. (DMX)”
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 — $29sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12