HailEvidence → Arkansas City, KS → 2026-05-18
Did it hail in Arkansas City, KS on May 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Arkansas City, KS 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 Arkansas City on 2026-05-18
Distances are from the Arkansas City city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 05:35 UTC | Arkansas City, Cowley | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.6 mi | Wind | 67 mph | 05:12 UTC | 7 N Arkansas City, Cowley | SPC · preliminary |
0.3 mi, hail: “Reports of nickel to quarter size hail and 52 mph wind. (ICT)”
6.6 mi, wind: “KWLD measured 67 mph. (ICT)”
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 Arkansas City hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12