HailEvidence → Alden, IL → 2026-04-14
Did it hail in Alden, IL on April 14, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Alden, IL on April 14, 2026, with hail up to 1.00" (quarter 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 Alden on 2026-04-14
Distances are from the Alden city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 08:06 UTC | 4 S Walworth, McHenry | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.3 mi | Wind | 63 mph | 01:38 UTC | 1 W Harvard, McHenry | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.3 mi | Wind | 72 mph | 02:06 UTC | 1 W Harvard, McHenry | SPC · preliminary |
3.5 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (LOT)”
6.3 mi, wind: “(LOT)”
6.3 mi, wind: “Spotter reported a measured 72 mph gust relayed by EM. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”
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 Alden hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12