HailEvidence → Amherst, NE → 2026-05-16
Did it hail in Amherst, NE on May 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Amherst, NE on May 16, 2026, with hail up to 3.00" (tea cup 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 Amherst on 2026-05-16
Distances are from the Amherst city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 mi | Hail | 3.00" (tea cup) | 23:14 UTC | 4 W Amherst, Buffalo | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:58 UTC | 6 N Riverdale, Buffalo | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.2 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 22:28 UTC | 1 E Miller, Buffalo | SPC · preliminary |
4.3 mi, hail: “Biggest hail was 3 inches. It broke windows. It hailed for at least 30 minutes beginning around 5:45 PM. (GID)”
6.1 mi, hail: “(GID)”
8.2 mi, hail: “(GID)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-16?
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