HailEvidence → Crete, NE → 2026-05-16
Did it hail in Crete, NE on May 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Crete, NE on May 16, 2026, with hail up to 2.00" (hen egg 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 Crete on 2026-05-16
Distances are from the Crete city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 01:15 UTC | Crete, Saline | SPC · preliminary |
| 0.7 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 01:11 UTC | 1 E Crete, Saline | SPC · preliminary |
| 8 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 01:30 UTC | 3 S Pleasant Dale, Seward | SPC · preliminary |
| 10 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:50 UTC | Wilber, Saline | SPC · preliminary |
0.4 mi, hail: “Lots of hail on the ground. Measured hail of approx. 2 inches. (OAX)”
0.7 mi, hail: “(OAX)”
8 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). (OAX)”
10 mi, hail: “(OAX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-16?
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 Crete hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12