Chase Log: May 16, 2026
May 16, 2026 - Southwest IA
CHASE VEHICLE
Subaru Ascent
TORNADOES SEEN
0
CHASE PARTNERS
Solo
LARGEST HAIL SEEN
2.25"
MILES DRIVEN
527 miles
FLOODING SEEN
None
STATES CHASED
IA
LIGHTNING IMAGERY
Captured
LOG STATUS
In Progress
STORM DAMAGE
Not Observed
SPC DAY 1 CONVECTIVE OUTLOOK
TORNADO: 5% CIG1
WIND: 15% CIG1
HAIL: 15% CIG1
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OBSERVED/DOCUMENTED
TORNADOES SEEN: 0
LARGEST HAIL SEEN: 2.25"
FLOODING SEEN: None
LIGHTNING IMAGERY: Captured
STORM DAMAGE: Not Observed
LARGEST HAIL SEEN: 2.25"
FLOODING SEEN: None
LIGHTNING IMAGERY: Captured
STORM DAMAGE: Not Observed
SPC STORM REPORTS
