HailEvidence → Malta, IL → 2026-04-14
Did it hail in Malta, IL on April 14, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 5 hail reports within 10 miles of Malta, IL on April 14, 2026, with hail up to 1.25" (half dollar 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 Malta on 2026-04-14
Distances are from the Malta city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 5.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 02:38 UTC | 2 NW DeKalb, De Kalb | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 02:44 UTC | 1 N DeKalb, De Kalb | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.2 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 02:40 UTC | DeKalb, De Kalb | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.9 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 02:42 UTC | 1 NE DeKalb, De Kalb | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.3 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 02:47 UTC | 1 E DeKalb, De Kalb | SPC · preliminary |
5.4 mi, hail: “Pea to quarter size hail reported in DeKalb. Time estimated via radar. (LOT)”
5.9 mi, hail: “(LOT)”
6.2 mi, hail: “Picture shared of 1.0-1.25 inch hail in Dekalb. Time estimated via radar. (LOT)”
6.9 mi, hail: “Public report of hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter. (LOT)”
7.3 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (LOT)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-14?
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