HailEvidence → Bison, KS → 2026-05-17
Did it hail in Bison, KS on May 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 6 hail reports within 10 miles of Bison, KS on May 17, 2026, with hail up to 1.75" (golf ball 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 Bison on 2026-05-17
Distances are from the Bison city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 7.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 01:40 UTC | Timken, Rush | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.6 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 02:10 UTC | Timken, Rush | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.4 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 02:30 UTC | 2 N Rush Center, Rush | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.3 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 01:49 UTC | Rush Center, Rush | SPC · preliminary |
| 8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:37 UTC | Otis, Rush | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.1 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 23:46 UTC | Otis, Rush | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.9 mi | Tornado | UNK | 22:30 UTC | 6 NNE Ash Valley, Rush | SPC · preliminary |
3.6 mi, hail: “Report was from social media with photos. (DDC)”
3.6 mi, hail: “mPing report of ping ball ball sized hail. (DDC)”
6.4 mi, hail: “County dispatch reported half-dollar sized hail. (DDC)”
7.3 mi, hail: “Half-dollar sized hail reported. (DDC)”
8 mi, hail: “(DDC)”
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Verify your address — $29 Bison hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12