HailEvidence → Steen, MN → 2026-05-17
Did it hail in Steen, MN on May 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Steen, MN on May 17, 2026, with hail up to 1.25" (half dollar 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 Steen on 2026-05-17
Distances are from the Steen city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 22:14 UTC | 3 NE Lester, Lyon | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.6 mi | Wind | 66 mph | 22:26 UTC | 3 S Luverne, Rock | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.8 mi | Wind | 58 mph | 22:18 UTC | 1 WSW Beaver Creek, Rock | SPC · preliminary |
4 mi, hail: “Social media report with picture and coin for size comparison. Time estimated by radar. (FSD)”
7.6 mi, wind: “AWOS station KLYV Luverne Airport. (FSD)”
8.8 mi, wind: “Mesonet station MN006 I-90 - Beaver Creek Mp 4. (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 — $29sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12