HailEvidence → West Des Moines, IA → 2026-04-17
Did it hail in West Des Moines, IA on April 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of West Des Moines, IA on April 17, 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 West Des Moines on 2026-04-17
Distances are from the West Des Moines city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 19:01 UTC | Cumming, Warren | SPC · preliminary |
| 6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:26 UTC | 1 NE Waukee, Dallas | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:25 UTC | 2 NW Waukee, Dallas | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.6 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 19:11 UTC | Des Moines, Polk | SPC · preliminary |
5 mi, hail: “Time estimated from radar. (DMX)”
6 mi, hail: “Delayed report. (DMX)”
7.9 mi, hail: “Delayed report. (DMX)”
8.6 mi, hail: “Multiple reports across the metro of 1 to 1.5 inch hail. Time/location estimated from radar. (DMX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-17?
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 Des Moines hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12