HailEvidence → Ashton, NE → 2026-05-17
Did it hail in Ashton, NE on May 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 5 hail reports within 10 miles of Ashton, NE on May 17, 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 Ashton on 2026-05-17
Distances are from the Ashton city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 5.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hail | 2.50" (tennis ball) | 21:30 UTC | Ashton, Sherman | SPC · preliminary |
| 0.3 mi | Hail | 3.00" (tea cup) | 21:43 UTC | Ashton, Sherman | SPC · preliminary |
| 0.3 mi | Hail | 2.50" (tennis ball) | 21:51 UTC | Ashton, Sherman | SPC · preliminary |
| 3 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 21:50 UTC | 3 ENE Ashton, Howard | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.6 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 21:35 UTC | 3.5 WSW Ashton, Sherman | SPC · preliminary |
0.3 mi, hail: “(GID)”
0.3 mi, hail: “(GID)”
0.3 mi, hail: “Danny near Ashton. (GID)”
3 mi, hail: “(GID)”
3.6 mi, hail: “(GID)”
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