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Severe storms bring ping-pong-sized hail and tornado warnings in Midwest

newsApr 14, 2026713

Severe storms on April 14 produced ping-pong-ball-sized hail, 1.50 inches, across Wisconsin, Indiana and Texas and prompted National Weather Service tornado warnings. Storm spotters reported hail at 4:54 PM CDT in Middleton, Dane County, Wisconsin; at 5:35 PM EDT north of Palestine, Kosciusko County, Indiana; and at 4:31 PM CDT in Comstock, Val Verde County, Texas. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado near Manchester, Iowa, and 1.50-inch hail can dent vehicles and damage roofs, raising localized damage risk as storms moved east into the evening.

Key Highlights

Spotters reported 1.50-inch hail in Middleton, Dane County, Wisconsin at 4:54 PM CDT.
Amateur radio reported 1.50-inch hail north of Palestine, Kosciusko County, Indiana at 5:35 PM EDT.
National Weather Service confirmed a tornado near Manchester, Iowa during evening storms.
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