Radar Hail Reports for October 9, 2026
Areas with radar estimates of at least 0.5 inch near towns: 24. Storm date: October 9, 2026 (Eastern time). Reports meeting our criteria: 5. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mars, IA | 2.52 inches | 17 | between about 11:00 p.m. CT on October 8, 2026 and 2:40 a.m. CT on October 9, 2026 |
| Citrus Springs, FL | 1.91 inches | 5 | between about 5:10 p.m. and 5:25 p.m. ET on October 9, 2026 |
| Carroll, IA | 1.13 inches | 8 | between about 11:00 p.m. CT on October 8, 2026 and 12:15 a.m. CT on October 9, 2026 |
| Lake City, IA | 1.96 inches | 16 | between about 11:30 p.m. CT on October 8, 2026 and 3:20 a.m. CT on October 9, 2026 |
| Knoxville, IA | 1.08 inches | 8 | between about 11:00 p.m. CT on October 8, 2026 and 12:25 a.m. CT on October 9, 2026 |