HailEvidence → Beatrice, NE → 2026-05-18
Did it hail in Beatrice, NE on May 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Beatrice, NE 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 Beatrice on 2026-05-18
Distances are from the Beatrice city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 20:20 UTC | Beatrice, Gage | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.5 mi | Wind | 58 mph | 20:27 UTC | 2 N Blue Springs, Gage | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.8 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 20:27 UTC | 2 NNW Pickrell, Gage | SPC · preliminary |
0.3 mi, hail: “(OAX)”
8.5 mi, wind: “Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 N Blue Springs. Personal Weather Station. (OAX)”
8.8 mi, hail: “Spotter report driving on Hwy 77 south toward Beatrice. (OAX)”
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 Beatrice hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12