HailEvidence → West Branch, IA → 2026-04-02
Did it hail in West Branch, IA on April 2, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of West Branch, IA on April 2, 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 West Branch on 2026-04-02
Distances are from the West Branch city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 mi | Tornado | UNK | 21:44 UTC | 1 E Springdale, Cedar | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.4 mi | Tornado | UNK | 21:36 UTC | 3 SW Downey, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.9 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 21:31 UTC | 1 ESE Iowa City Municip, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
4.9 mi, tornado: “Rope tornado on the ground near X40 east of West Branch. (DVN)”
6.4 mi, tornado: “An EF0 tornado lofted a corn crib... snapped trees... bent an auger... and partially destroyed a roof on a farm outbuilding. (DVN)”
9.9 mi, hail: “Media. (DVN)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-02?
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 West Branch hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12