HailEvidence → Manhattan, KS → 2026-05-18
Did it hail in Manhattan, KS on May 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Manhattan, KS on May 18, 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 Manhattan on 2026-05-18
Distances are from the Manhattan city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 5.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:23 UTC | Manhattan, Riley | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.7 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:42 UTC | 4 W Manhattan, Riley | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.5 mi | Wind | 67 mph | 23:28 UTC | 3 N Manhattan, Riley | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.3 mi | Wind | 59 mph | 23:41 UTC | 7 NNE Manhattan, Pottawatomie | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.8 mi | Wind | 65 mph | 23:22 UTC | Ogden, Riley | SPC · preliminary |
2 mi, wind: “Picture of a 6 foot diameter tree limb across Leavenworth Street. Time estimated from radar. (TOP)”
2.7 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (TOP)”
3.5 mi, wind: “(TOP)”
7.3 mi, wind: “Personal weather station. (TOP)”
7.8 mi, wind: “(TOP)”
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