HailEvidence → St. Donatus, IA → 2026-04-17
Did it hail in St. Donatus, IA on April 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of St. Donatus, IA on April 17, 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 St. Donatus on 2026-04-17
Distances are from the St. Donatus city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 5.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 20:00 UTC | Galena, Jo Daviess | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.5 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 19:51 UTC | 1 SE Galena, Jo Daviess | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.8 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 19:55 UTC | 1 S Rice, Jo Daviess | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.4 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 19:52 UTC | 2 E Galena, Jo Daviess | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.5 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 19:54 UTC | 2 W Galena Territory, Jo Daviess | SPC · preliminary |
7.4 mi, wind: “Several branches down ranging from 2-4 inches in diameter. Many yard items also displaced. (DVN)”
7.5 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (DVN)”
7.8 mi, hail: “(DVN)”
8.4 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). (DVN)”
8.5 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). (DVN)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-17?
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Verify your address — $29 St. Donatus hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12