HailEvidence → Byron, NE → 2026-05-17
Did it hail in Byron, NE on May 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Byron, NE on May 17, 2026, with hail up to 2.50" (tennis 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 Byron on 2026-05-17
Distances are from the Byron city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:10 UTC | Byron, Thayer | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.6 mi | Hail | 2.50" (tennis ball) | 23:34 UTC | Deshler, Thayer | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.7 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 23:30 UTC | Deshler, Thayer | SPC · preliminary |
0.4 mi, hail: “(GID)”
9.6 mi, hail: “(GID)”
9.7 mi, hail: “Image sent in of 2 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 — $29 Byron hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12