HailEvidence → Hays, KS → 2026-05-29
Did it hail in Hays, KS on May 29, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Hays, KS on May 29, 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 Hays on 2026-05-29
Distances are from the Hays city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Wind | 60 mph | 01:27 UTC | 1 N Hays, Ellis | SPC · preliminary |
| 1.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:27 UTC | 1 ESE Hays, Ellis | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.7 mi | Wind | 58 mph | 01:16 UTC | 4 SSW Hays, Ellis | SPC · preliminary |
0.6 mi, wind: “Social media report of 55-60 mph winds in Hays. Time estimated via radar. (DDC)”
1.5 mi, hail: “Social media report of quarter size hail on the southeast side of Hays. Time estimated via radar. (DDC)”
3.7 mi, wind: “Personal Ambient Weather Station. (DDC)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-29?
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 Hays hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12