HailEvidence → Grand Island, NE → 2026-05-16
Did it hail in Grand Island, NE on May 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Grand Island, NE on May 16, 2026, with hail up to 2.50" (tennis 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 Grand Island on 2026-05-16
Distances are from the Grand Island city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 5.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 01:50 UTC | Grand Island, Hall | SPC · preliminary |
| 0.6 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 01:50 UTC | Grand Island, Hall | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.4 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 01:51 UTC | 3 SSE Grand Island, Hall | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.7 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 01:49 UTC | 4 SSE Grand Island, Hall | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.8 mi | Hail | 2.50" (tennis ball) | 01:52 UTC | 4 SW Phillips, Hamilton | SPC · preliminary |
0.6 mi, hail: “(GID)”
0.6 mi, wind: “A large branch came down and damaged a gutter and a roof in NW Grand Island. (GID)”
2.4 mi, hail: “NWS Employee. (GID)”
3.7 mi, hail: “Spotter report. (GID)”
5.8 mi, hail: “image sent in. (GID)”
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 Grand Island hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12