HailEvidence → Waltham, MN → 2026-04-17
Did it hail in Waltham, MN on April 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Waltham, MN on April 17, 2026, with hail up to 1.75" (golf 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 Waltham on 2026-04-17
Distances are from the Waltham city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 7.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 18:36 UTC | 1 W Hayfield, Dodge | SPC · preliminary |
| 5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 18:37 UTC | Hayfield, Dodge | SPC · preliminary |
| 5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 18:41 UTC | Hayfield, Dodge | SPC · preliminary |
| 5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 18:46 UTC | Hayfield, Dodge | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.5 mi | Tornado | UNK | 18:50 UTC | 5 NE Sargeant, Mower | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.7 mi | Tornado | UNK | 18:50 UTC | 5 NE Sargeant, Dodge | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.2 mi | Tornado | UNK | 18:53 UTC | 6 NE Sargeant, Dodge | SPC · preliminary |
4.9 mi, hail: “(ARX)”
5 mi, hail: “(ARX)”
5 mi, hail: “(ARX)”
5 mi, hail: “(ARX)”
7.5 mi, tornado: “Sheriff deputy reported that a tornado formed and dissipated and then a second tornado touched down. (ARX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-17?
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