Radar Hail Reports for August 9, 2026
Areas with radar estimates of at least 0.5 inch near towns: 343. Storm date: August 9, 2026 (Eastern time). Reports meeting our criteria: 8. We select reports by town population, estimated hail size and the area of the radar swath.
| Report | Maximum radar estimate across the area | Towns near estimates of at least 0.5 inch | Approximate radar timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, IL | 1.83 inches | 40 | between about 11:55 a.m. and 10:50 p.m. CT on August 9, 2026 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 1.89 inches | 8 | between about 6:40 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. ET on August 9, 2026 |
| Birmingham, AL | 2.03 inches | 3 | between about 3:30 p.m. and 3:50 p.m. CT on August 9, 2026 |
| Spencer, IA | 2.25 inches | 27 | between about 2:25 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. CT on August 9, 2026 |
| Caledonia, WI | 1.2 inches | 7 | between about 11:25 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. CT on August 9, 2026 |
| Michigan City, IN | 1.27 inches | 14 | between about 4:20 p.m. and 7:25 p.m. ET on August 9, 2026 |
| Land O' Lakes, FL | 1.34 inches | 2 | between about 5:10 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. ET on August 9, 2026 |
| Athens, OH | 1.33 inches | 1 | between about 12:00 a.m. and 12:05 a.m. ET on August 9, 2026 |