HailEvidence → Stanton, IA → 2026-05-16
Did it hail in Stanton, IA on May 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 7 hail reports within 10 miles of Stanton, IA on May 16, 2026, with hail up to 2.75" (baseball 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 Stanton on 2026-05-16
Distances are from the Stanton city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 8.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 21:51 UTC | Stanton, Montgomery | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 21:33 UTC | 3 S Stanton, Montgomery | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.7 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 22:24 UTC | 3 ESE Red Oak, Montgomery | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 22:12 UTC | Red Oak, Montgomery | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.4 mi | Wind | 64 mph | 21:45 UTC | 3 N Villisca, Montgomery | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.7 mi | Hail | 2.75" (baseball) | 22:16 UTC | 3 S Red Oak, Montgomery | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 22:15 UTC | Red Oak, Montgomery | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.3 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 22:16 UTC | 1 WSW Red Oak, Montgomery | SPC · preliminary |
0.2 mi, hail: “Member of the public reported hail up to the size of quarters. (OAX)”
2.9 mi, hail: “(OAX)”
3.7 mi, hail: “Storm chaser shared photos of measured two inch hailstones. (OAX)”
6.4 mi, hail: “(OAX)”
6.4 mi, wind: “IA DOT station. (OAX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-16?
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