HailEvidence → Wall Lake, IA → 2026-10-08
Did it hail in Wall Lake, IA on October 8, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Wall Lake, IA on October 8, 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 Wall Lake on 2026-10-08
Distances are from the Wall Lake city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 03:20 UTC | Wall Lake, Sac | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 05:16 UTC | 2 ESE Wall Lake, Sac | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.2 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 03:24 UTC | 4 SSW Wall Lake, Sac | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.4 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 03:45 UTC | Breda, Carroll | SPC · preliminary |
0.2 mi, hail: “Broadcast media relayed report from Wall Lake IA of half dollar size hail. Time estimated from radar. (DMX)”
2.5 mi, hail: “Social media report of quarter sized hail after midnight near Carnarvon. Location and time estimated with radar. Delayed report. (DMX)”
3.2 mi, hail: “Social media report of hail up to golf ball size south and southwest of Wall Lake. Time and location estimated with radar. Delayed report. (DMX)”
8.4 mi, hail: “Pea up to ping pong ball sized hail. Delayed report from social media. (DMX)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-10-09