HailEvidence → Brainard, NE → 2026-04-15
Did it hail in Brainard, NE on April 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Brainard, NE on April 15, 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 Brainard on 2026-04-15
Distances are from the Brainard city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 18:26 UTC | Dwight, Butler | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 18:40 UTC | 4 NNW Valparaiso, Saunders | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.6 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 18:22 UTC | 2 SSW Dwight, Butler | SPC · preliminary |
7.1 mi, hail: “Lots of quarter to golf ball sized hail. damage to vinyl siding. (OAX)”
8.2 mi, hail: “(OAX)”
8.6 mi, hail: “(OAX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-15?
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 Brainard hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12