HailEvidence → Merriam, KS → 2026-08-18
Did it hail in Merriam, KS on August 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 10 hail reports within 10 miles of Merriam, KS on August 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 Merriam on 2026-08-18
Distances are from the Merriam city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 14 of 16.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 06:30 UTC | 2 WNW Kansas City Kansa, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.5 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 06:40 UTC | 1 W Kansas City Kansas, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.5 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 04:19 UTC | 1 S Kansas City, Jackson | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.8 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 06:30 UTC | 3 SE Beverly Hills, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.3 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 06:41 UTC | 1 NW Kansas City Kansas, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 06:32 UTC | 2 E Maywood, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.5 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 06:45 UTC | 1 NW Kansas City, Jackson | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.5 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 06:30 UTC | 2 SE Beverly Hills, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.7 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 06:30 UTC | 1 S Beverly Hills, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.7 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 06:41 UTC | 1 NNE Kansas City Kansa, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.8 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 06:39 UTC | 2 NW Kansas City Kansas, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
| 9 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 06:44 UTC | Kansas City Downtown, Clay | SPC · preliminary |
| 9 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 06:45 UTC | Kansas City Downtown, Clay | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.2 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 06:34 UTC | 3 NW Kansas City Kansas, Wyandotte | SPC · preliminary |
7.5 mi, hail: “Report shared via social media. Time of 1:30am was provided. (EAX)”
7.5 mi, hail: “Report via social media. (EAX)”
7.5 mi, wind: “Utility company reports outage in the area. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
7.8 mi, wind: “Numerous large branches down and wood fence blown over. Report via social media. Time estimated via radar. (EAX)”
8.3 mi, hail: “Report via social media. Time estimated by radar. (EAX)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-08-19