HailEvidence → Thornton, IA → 2026-05-15
Did it hail in Thornton, IA on May 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Thornton, IA on May 15, 2026, with hail up to 2.00" (hen egg 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 Thornton on 2026-05-15
Distances are from the Thornton city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 01:39 UTC | 4 NW Thornton, Cerro Gordo | SPC · preliminary |
| 6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:03 UTC | 2 WNW Meservey, Hancock | SPC · preliminary |
| 6 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 01:05 UTC | 2 WNW Meservey, Hancock | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:00 UTC | 4 NNW Swaledale, Cerro Gordo | SPC · preliminary |
4.4 mi, hail: “(DMX)”
6 mi, hail: “(DMX)”
6 mi, hail: “Corrects previous hail report from 2 WNW Meservey. Updated to included windows on house broken. (DMX)”
6.4 mi, hail: “on I35 near mile marker 186. time estimated from radar. (DMX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-15?
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