HailEvidence → Galatia, KS → 2026-05-17

Did it hail in Galatia, KS on May 17, 2026?

Yes — NWS storm reports document 7 hail reports within 10 miles of Galatia, KS on May 17, 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.

7hail reports ≤ 10 mi

2.00"largest hail · hen egg

Every recorded report near Galatia on 2026-05-17

Distances are from the Galatia city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 7.

Distance	Type	Size / speed	Time	Reported near	Source
7.2 mi	Hail	1.25" (half dollar)	00:02 UTC	5 ESE Milberger, Barton	SPC · preliminary
7.2 mi	Hail	1.25" (half dollar)	03:13 UTC	4 WNW Susank, Barton	SPC · preliminary
7.7 mi	Hail	1.00" (quarter)	23:37 UTC	5 NW Susank, Barton	SPC · preliminary
8.5 mi	Hail	2.00" (hen egg)	03:19 UTC	5 NNW Susank, Russell	SPC · preliminary
8.6 mi	Hail	1.25" (half dollar)	23:46 UTC	Otis, Rush	SPC · preliminary
9.2 mi	Hail	1.00" (quarter)	23:37 UTC	Otis, Rush	SPC · preliminary
9.3 mi	Hail	1.00" (quarter)	23:34 UTC	5 NNW Susank, Russell	SPC · preliminary

7.2 mi, hail: “(ICT)”

7.7 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (ICT)”

8.5 mi, hail: “2.25 inch hail measured. (ICT)”

8.6 mi, hail: “Report of half-dollar sized hail with photos. (DDC)”

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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12