HailEvidence → Lewis, KS → 2026-05-18
Did it hail in Lewis, KS on May 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Lewis, KS on May 18, 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 Lewis on 2026-05-18
Distances are from the Lewis city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 22:05 UTC | 2 E Lewis, Edwards | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.9 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 20:57 UTC | 1 NE Kinsley, Edwards | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 20:49 UTC | Kinsley, Edwards | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.1 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 21:23 UTC | Kinsley, Edwards | SPC · preliminary |
1.9 mi, hail: “Social media report of half dollar sized hail. (DDC)”
7.9 mi, hail: “Social media report of golf ball sized hail with photo. (DDC)”
8.5 mi, hail: “Social media report of quarter-size hail. (DDC)”
9.1 mi, hail: “Social media report of half-dollar sized hail in Kinsley with picture. (DDC)”
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 — $29sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12