HailEvidence → Topeka, IL → 2026-04-03
Did it hail in Topeka, IL on April 3, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Topeka, IL on April 3, 2026, with hail up to 2.00" (hen egg 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 Topeka on 2026-04-03
Distances are from the Topeka city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 6.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:33 UTC | 1 SSE Topeka, Mason | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.3 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 23:32 UTC | 4 E Havana, Mason | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.3 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:32 UTC | 4 E Havana, Mason | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.2 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:45 UTC | 2 SW Forest City, Mason | SPC · preliminary |
| 6 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 22:23 UTC | Forest City, Mason | SPC · preliminary |
| 6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:55 UTC | Forest City, Mason | SPC · preliminary |
0.7 mi, wind: “Powerlines down in the Topeka area. (ILX)”
3.3 mi, hail: “(ILX)”
3.3 mi, wind: “Two large trees were blown over. (ILX)”
4.2 mi, wind: “powerlines down on Manito blacktop road. (ILX)”
6 mi, hail: “(ILX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-03?
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 Topeka hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12