HailEvidence → Archer, NE → 2026-05-17
Did it hail in Archer, NE on May 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Archer, NE on May 17, 2026, with hail up to 3.50" (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 Archer on 2026-05-17
Distances are from the Archer city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 8.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 mi | Tornado | UNK | 22:24 UTC | 3 NW Archer, Merrick | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.1 mi | Wind | 74 mph | 23:00 UTC | 2 W Central City, Merrick | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.9 mi | Hail | 3.50" (tea cup) | 22:25 UTC | 1 W Palmer, Merrick | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:19 UTC | Central City, Merrick | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.6 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 23:15 UTC | 1 NE Central City, Merrick | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.7 mi | Wind | 61 mph | 22:32 UTC | 5 N Palmer, Nance | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.7 mi | Wind | 61 mph | 22:39 UTC | 5 N Palmer, Nance | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.9 mi | Tornado | UNK | 22:12 UTC | 7 N Saint Libory, Howard | SPC · preliminary |
2.8 mi, tornado: “Brief EF-0 tornado near the intersection of Hwy 92 and 7th Road NW of Archer per official damage survey... RaXPol radar analysis... and chaser video. (GID)”
6.1 mi, wind: “(GID)”
6.9 mi, hail: “(GID)”
7.9 mi, hail: “(GID)”
8.6 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). (GID)”
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