HailEvidence → Rushmore, MN → 2026-05-17
Did it hail in Rushmore, MN on May 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Rushmore, MN on May 17, 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 Rushmore on 2026-05-17
Distances are from the Rushmore city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 5.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 mi | Wind | 62 mph | 22:44 UTC | 4 NE Adrian, Nobles | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.9 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 22:50 UTC | 1 N Adrian, Nobles | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.1 mi | Tornado | UNK | 23:15 UTC | 3 SW Worthington, Nobles | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:18 UTC | 5 SW Worthington, Nobles | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.8 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 23:01 UTC | Wilmont, Nobles | SPC · preliminary |
6.2 mi, wind: “Via personal weather station. Exact time estimated via radar. (FSD)”
6.9 mi, hail: “(FSD)”
8.1 mi, tornado: “Unconfirmed report of tornado approximately 1 mile southwest of Worthington. Debris currently being observed. (FSD)”
8.2 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Time estimated via radar. (FSD)”
9.8 mi, hail: “mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). Time estimated via radar. (FSD)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-17?
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 Rushmore hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12