HailEvidence → Malden, IN → 2026-05-18

Did it hail in Malden, IN on May 18, 2026?

Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Malden, IN on May 18, 2026, with hail up to 1.00" (quarter 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.

1hail reports ≤ 10 mi

1.00"largest hail · quarter

2wind reports · max 60 mph

Every recorded report near Malden on 2026-05-18

Distances are from the Malden city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.

Distance	Type	Size / speed	Time	Reported near	Source
2.6 mi	Wind	60 mph	16:40 UTC	2 N Kouts, Porter	SPC · preliminary
8 mi	Wind	speed n/a	16:45 UTC	Wanatah, La Porte	SPC · preliminary
8.9 mi	Hail	1.00" (quarter)	16:29 UTC	1 E Lakes of the Four S, Porter	SPC · preliminary

2.6 mi, wind: “Private weather station 1.5 miles north of Kouts reported 60 mph gust. (LOT)”

8 mi, wind: “Photo on Facebook shows damage to walls and roof of a barn in Wanatah. Time estimated via radar. (IWX)”

8.9 mi, hail: “Public report of 1.0 inch hail east of Winfield. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12