HailEvidence → University Heights, IA → 2026-04-14
Did it hail in University Heights, IA on April 14, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 5 hail reports within 10 miles of University Heights, IA on April 14, 2026, with hail up to 1.50" (ping pong 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 University Heights on 2026-04-14
Distances are from the University Heights city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 5.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 23:10 UTC | 1 NE University Heights, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
| 0.6 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 23:12 UTC | 1 W Iowa City, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
| 1 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 23:08 UTC | Iowa City, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
| 1.8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:11 UTC | 1 NNE Iowa City, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
| 1.8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:12 UTC | 2 NW Iowa City, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
0.6 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (DVN)”
0.6 mi, hail: “(DVN)”
1 mi, hail: “Time estimated from radar. (DVN)”
1.8 mi, hail: “(DVN)”
1.8 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (DVN)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-14?
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 University Heights hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12