HailEvidence → Pierson, IA → 2026-05-18
Did it hail in Pierson, IA on May 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Pierson, IA on May 18, 2026, with hail up to 1.75" (golf 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 Pierson on 2026-05-18
Distances are from the Pierson city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 22:23 UTC | 3 WSW Correctionville, Woodbury | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.2 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 22:26 UTC | Correctionville, Woodbury | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 22:35 UTC | Washta, Cherokee | SPC · preliminary |
5.9 mi, hail: “Social media picture. (FSD)”
6.2 mi, hail: “Picture via social media. (FSD)”
7.9 mi, hail: “Picture via social media. (FSD)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-18?
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 Pierson hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12