HailEvidence → Elyria, KS → 2026-05-18
Did it hail in Elyria, KS on May 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Elyria, KS on May 18, 2026, with hail up to 2.00" (hen egg 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 Elyria on 2026-05-18
Distances are from the Elyria city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 23:32 UTC | 7 ESE Inman, McPherson | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.9 mi | Wind | 63 mph | 23:17 UTC | 1 NW Moundridge, McPherson | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:20 UTC | Inman, McPherson | SPC · preliminary |
7.2 mi, hail: “(ICT)”
7.9 mi, wind: “(ICT)”
8.5 mi, hail: “(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 Elyria hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12