HailEvidence → Elmo, MO → 2026-05-18
Did it hail in Elmo, MO on May 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Elmo, MO on May 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 Elmo on 2026-05-18
Distances are from the Elmo city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:44 UTC | Burlington Junction, Nodaway | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.6 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 22:23 UTC | 4 E Westboro, Atchison | SPC · preliminary |
| 7 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 22:36 UTC | College Springs, Page | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.9 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 23:17 UTC | 5 ESE Burlington Juncti, Nodaway | SPC · preliminary |
5.4 mi, hail: “Photo shared via social media of approximately quarter-sized hail. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
6.6 mi, hail: “Delayed report. (EAX)”
7 mi, hail: “Time is estimated. (OAX)”
9.9 mi, hail: “Social media report. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
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 Elmo hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12