HailEvidence → Dorrance, KS → 2026-05-17
Did it hail in Dorrance, KS on May 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 5 hail reports within 10 miles of Dorrance, 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 Dorrance on 2026-05-17
Distances are from the Dorrance city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 5.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 23:37 UTC | Dorrance, Russell | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.4 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 00:28 UTC | 3 W Wilson, Russell | SPC · preliminary |
| 5 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 23:11 UTC | 5 SW Dorrance, Russell | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.6 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 03:53 UTC | Wilson, Ellsworth | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.5 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 23:26 UTC | 9 SW Dorrance, Russell | SPC · preliminary |
1.6 mi, hail: “(ICT)”
3.4 mi, hail: “(ICT)”
5 mi, hail: “(ICT)”
6.6 mi, hail: “(ICT)”
8.5 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (ICT)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-17?
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 — $29sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12