HailEvidence → Viola, KS → 2026-05-18
Did it hail in Viola, KS on May 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Viola, KS on May 18, 2026, with hail up to 1.00" (quarter size).
Every recorded report near Viola on 2026-05-18
Distances are from the Viola city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 8.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 03:00 UTC | 2 N Conway Springs, Sumner | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.3 mi | Wind | 90 mph | 21:00 local | SUMNER, SUMNER | Storm Events · final |
| 6.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 03:26 UTC | Conway Springs, Sumner | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.4 mi | Wind | 65 mph | 02:59 UTC | Conway Springs, Sumner | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.4 mi | Wind | 64 mph | 20:59 local | SUMNER, SUMNER | Storm Events · final |
| 6.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 21:26 local | SUMNER, SUMNER | Storm Events · final |
| 8.8 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 02:55 UTC | 3 SW Conway Springs, Sumner | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.8 mi | Wind | 85 mph | 20:55 local | SUMNER, SUMNER | Storm Events · final |
4.3 mi, wind: “Outbuilding completely destroyed along with numerous large tree branches down. (ICT)”
4.3 mi, wind: “An outbuilding was completely destroyed along with numerous large tree branches down and small tree trunks snapped.”
6.4 mi, hail: “Dimes with some quarters. (ICT)”
6.4 mi, wind: “(ICT)”
6.4 mi, hail: “Mostly dime sized hail fell with some quarter sized hail from time to time.”
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sources: NOAA SPC + NOAA NCEI page updated 2026-06-12