HailEvidence → Dorchester, NE → 2026-05-15
Did it hail in Dorchester, NE on May 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Dorchester, NE on May 15, 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 Dorchester on 2026-05-15
Distances are from the Dorchester city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:50 UTC | 3 ENE Dorchester, Saline | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:28 UTC | 5 W Milford, Seward | SPC · preliminary |
3.3 mi, hail: “Delayed social media report and photo of quarter sized hail stones. Time estimated based on radar. (OAX)”
8.6 mi, hail: “Hailstone compared to quarter. (OAX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-15?
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 Dorchester hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12