HailEvidence → Fairbury, NE → 2026-05-18
Did it hail in Fairbury, NE on May 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Fairbury, NE on May 18, 2026, with hail up to 1.50" (ping pong ball 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 Fairbury on 2026-05-18
Distances are from the Fairbury city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 23:30 UTC | Fairbury, Jefferson | SPC · preliminary |
| 0.8 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 23:19 UTC | 1 NW Fairbury, Jefferson | SPC · preliminary |
| 6 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 23:12 UTC | 6 W Fairbury, Jefferson | SPC · preliminary |
0.5 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). (OAX)”
0.8 mi, hail: “Public report of half dollar size hail. (OAX)”
6 mi, hail: “Trained spotter reported half dollar size hail. (OAX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-18?
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 Fairbury hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12