HailEvidence → West Des Moines, IA → 2026-07-02
Did it hail in West Des Moines, IA on July 2, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 5 hail reports within 10 miles of West Des Moines, IA on July 2, 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 2026-07-02
Distances are from the West Des Moines city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 6.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 21:27 UTC | 1 SE Windsor Heights, Polk | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.5 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 21:38 UTC | 2 SE Windsor Heights, Polk | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.3 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 21:26 UTC | 1 NE Windsor Heights, Polk | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 21:35 UTC | 2 NNE Windsor Heights, Polk | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 21:37 UTC | 2 E Urbandale, Polk | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.8 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 21:40 UTC | 3 NE Windsor Heights, Polk | SPC · preliminary |
5.4 mi, hail: “Delayed report. (DMX)”
5.5 mi, wind: “Downed tree branches and 1 inch hail. (DMX)”
6.3 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (DMX)”
6.9 mi, hail: “Report of 1 inch hail and 2.5 inch branches down. (DMX)”
7.5 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (DMX)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-07-06