HailEvidence → Chester, NE → 2026-05-17
Did it hail in Chester, NE on May 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Chester, NE on May 17, 2026, with hail up to 1.00" (quarter 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 Chester on 2026-05-17
Distances are from the Chester city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:10 UTC | Byron, Thayer | SPC · preliminary |
| 9 mi | Tornado | UNK | 23:43 UTC | 2 SSW Hebron, Thayer | SPC · preliminary |
8 mi, hail: “(GID)”
9 mi, tornado: “Family member of NWS employee. (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 Chester hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12