HailEvidence → Ralston, IA → 2026-04-15
Did it hail in Ralston, IA on April 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Ralston, IA on April 15, 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 Ralston on 2026-04-15
Distances are from the Ralston city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 17:33 UTC | Glidden, Carroll | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 17:49 UTC | 6 NE Ralston, Greene | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.3 mi | Hail | 2.50" (tennis ball) | 17:32 UTC | 3 WSW Glidden, Carroll | SPC · preliminary |
5.3 mi, hail: “(DMX)”
5.6 mi, hail: “Time estimated from radar. (DMX)”
8.3 mi, hail: “(DMX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-15?
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