HailEvidence → Princeton, IA → 2026-05-17
Did it hail in Princeton, IA on May 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Princeton, IA on May 17, 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 Princeton on 2026-05-17
Distances are from the Princeton 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 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 08:51 UTC | 2 N Bettendorf, Scott | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.3 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 08:51 UTC | 1 NNW Bettendorf, Scott | SPC · preliminary |
8 mi, hail: “(DVN)”
9.3 mi, hail: “Half dollar size hail reported by off duty NWS employee. (DVN)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-17?
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 — $29 Princeton hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12