HailEvidence → Merrillville, IN → 2026-05-18
Did it hail in Merrillville, IN on May 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Merrillville, 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.
Every recorded report near Merrillville on 2026-05-18
Distances are from the Merrillville city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 mi | Wind | 65 mph | 16:21 UTC | 1 SSE Hobart, Lake | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 16:29 UTC | 1 E Lakes of the Four S, Porter | SPC · preliminary |
4.8 mi, wind: “Corrects previous report from 1 SSE Hobart to tstm wind. Public report of 65 mph gust recorded by backyard weather station near Linda Street and 10th Street in Hobart. (LOT)”
7.6 mi, hail: “Public report of 1.0 inch hail east of Winfield. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-18?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29 Merrillville hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12