HailEvidence → Mitchellville, IA → 2026-04-17
Did it hail in Mitchellville, IA on April 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 5 hail reports within 10 miles of Mitchellville, IA on April 17, 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 Mitchellville on 2026-04-17
Distances are from the Mitchellville city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 5.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 19:26 UTC | 3 SSW Mitchellville, Polk | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.6 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 19:40 UTC | Colfax, Jasper | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.6 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 19:45 UTC | Colfax, Jasper | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.9 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 19:41 UTC | 3 N Colfax, Jasper | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.1 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 19:40 UTC | 2 N Colfax, Jasper | SPC · preliminary |
3.7 mi, hail: “(DMX)”
6.6 mi, hail: “Delayed report - time and location estimated from radar. (DMX)”
6.6 mi, hail: “Time estimated from radar. (DMX)”
6.9 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (DMX)”
7.1 mi, hail: “Time estimated via 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