HailEvidence → Elk Creek, NE → 2026-04-23
Did it hail in Elk Creek, NE on April 23, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 5 hail reports within 10 miles of Elk Creek, NE on April 23, 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 Elk Creek on 2026-04-23
Distances are from the Elk Creek city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 5.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 22:09 UTC | 3 WNW Elk Creek, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.9 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 21:36 UTC | 1 NE Tecumseh, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.9 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 21:35 UTC | 3 NNE Tecumseh, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.2 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 21:35 UTC | 2 NNE Tecumseh, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 21:28 UTC | 4 W Tecumseh, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
3.2 mi, hail: “Estimated quarter size hail... but largely pea size. (OAX)”
6.9 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (OAX)”
7.9 mi, hail: “Delayed report received via social media of hail just over 2 inch in diameter. Time estimated with radar. (OAX)”
8.2 mi, hail: “Delay report from emergency management of measured 2 inch hail north of Tecumseh... NE. (OAX)”
8.6 mi, hail: “Relayed through EM. (OAX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-23?
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Verify your address — $29 Elk Creek hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12