HailEvidence → Athelstan, IA → 2026-05-18
Did it hail in Athelstan, IA on May 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Athelstan, IA on May 18, 2026, with hail up to 2.75" (baseball 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 Athelstan on 2026-05-18
Distances are from the Athelstan city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 6.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 00:01 UTC | 1 ENE Sheridan, Worth | SPC · preliminary |
| 5 mi | Tornado | UNK | 23:30 UTC | 5 WNW Athelstan, Taylor | SPC · preliminary |
| 5 mi | Tornado | UNK | 23:40 UTC | 5 WNW Athelstan, Taylor | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.1 mi | Hail | 2.75" (baseball) | 00:00 UTC | Sheridan, Worth | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.5 mi | Tornado | UNK | 00:13 UTC | 4 WSW Grant City, Worth | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:29 UTC | Grant City, Worth | SPC · preliminary |
4.4 mi, hail: “Hail up to ping pong in size. (EAX)”
5 mi, tornado: “Trained spotter confirms tornado. Time estimated via radar. (DMX)”
5 mi, tornado: “Trained spotter confirms tornado. Time estimated via radar. (DMX)”
5.1 mi, hail: “EM relayed pictures of hail next to ruler. Largest greater than 2.5 inches in diameter. (EAX)”
8.5 mi, tornado: “Multiple reports of a tornado southwest of Grant City from the public and from an emergency manager. No known reports of damage at this time. Time and location approxim (EAX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-18?
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Verify your address — $29 Athelstan hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12