HailEvidence → Meriden, IA → 2026-05-15
Did it hail in Meriden, IA on May 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Meriden, IA on May 15, 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 Meriden on 2026-05-15
Distances are from the Meriden city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.6 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 01:42 UTC | 3 SE Cherokee, Cherokee | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:28 UTC | Marcus, Cherokee | SPC · preliminary |
8.6 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (FSD)”
9.1 mi, hail: “Quarter sized hail relayed by email... with attached photo. (FSD)”
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 — $29sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12