HailEvidence → Nickerson, KS → 2026-05-18
Did it hail in Nickerson, KS on May 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Nickerson, KS on May 18, 2026, with hail up to 1.50" (ping pong 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 Nickerson on 2026-05-18
Distances are from the Nickerson city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 mi | Wind | 70 mph | 22:55 UTC | 3 SSE Willowbrook, Reno | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.9 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 23:20 UTC | 2 WNW Hutchinson, Reno | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.4 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 23:30 UTC | 2 WNW Hutchinson, Reno | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.5 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:00 UTC | 2 NNW Hutchinson, Reno | SPC · preliminary |
8.5 mi, wind: “(ICT)”
8.9 mi, hail: “Twitter report. (ICT)”
9.4 mi, hail: “(ICT)”
9.5 mi, wind: “Facebook report of large branches down in north Hutchinson. (ICT)”
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 — $29 Nickerson hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12