HailEvidence → Central City, NE → 2026-05-17
Did it hail in Central City, NE on May 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Central City, NE on May 17, 2026, with hail up to 1.50" (ping pong 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 Central City on 2026-05-17
Distances are from the Central City city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:19 UTC | Central City, Merrick | SPC · preliminary |
| 1.6 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 23:15 UTC | 1 NE Central City, Merrick | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.6 mi | Wind | 74 mph | 23:00 UTC | 2 W Central City, Merrick | SPC · preliminary |
0.5 mi, hail: “(GID)”
1.6 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). (GID)”
2.6 mi, wind: “(GID)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-17?
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