HailEvidence → Valparaiso, IN → 2026-05-18
Did it hail in Valparaiso, IN on May 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso on 2026-05-18
Distances are from the Valparaiso city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 16:29 UTC | 1 E Lakes of the Four S, Porter | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.1 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 16:45 UTC | Wanatah, La Porte | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.8 mi | Wind | 60 mph | 16:40 UTC | 2 N Kouts, Porter | SPC · preliminary |
8.2 mi, hail: “Public report of 1.0 inch hail east of Winfield. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
9.1 mi, wind: “Photo on Facebook shows damage to walls and roof of a barn in Wanatah. Time estimated via radar. (IWX)”
9.8 mi, wind: “Private weather station 1.5 miles north of Kouts reported 60 mph gust. (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 Valparaiso hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12