HailEvidence → Dorchester, NE → 2026-05-16
Did it hail in Dorchester, NE on May 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Dorchester, 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 Dorchester on 2026-05-16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.9 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 01:15 UTC | Crete, Saline | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.3 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 01:11 UTC | 1 E Crete, Saline | SPC · preliminary |
8.9 mi, hail: “Lots of hail on the ground. Measured hail of approx. 2 inches. (OAX)”
9.3 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 Dorchester hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12