HailEvidence → Cotesfield, NE → 2026-05-17
Did it hail in Cotesfield, NE on May 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Cotesfield, NE on May 17, 2026, with hail up to 2.75" (baseball 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 Cotesfield on 2026-05-17
Distances are from the Cotesfield city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 21:56 UTC | 1 N Elba, Howard | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.7 mi | Hail | 2.75" (baseball) | 21:54 UTC | Elba, Howard | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.7 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 21:50 UTC | 3 ENE Ashton, Howard | SPC · preliminary |
5.2 mi, hail: “(GID)”
5.7 mi, hail: “(GID)”
8.7 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