HailEvidence → Johnson, NE → 2026-05-18
Did it hail in Johnson, NE on May 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Johnson, NE on May 18, 2026, with hail up to 1.75" (golf 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 Johnson on 2026-05-18
Distances are from the Johnson city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 9.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 mi | Wind | 90 mph | 21:12 UTC | 5 SSW Johnson, Nemaha | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.4 mi | Tornado | UNK | 21:20 UTC | 3 W Auburn, Nemaha | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.3 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 21:08 UTC | 4 E Tecumseh, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.2 mi | Tornado | UNK | 21:05 UTC | 4 NNE Elk Creek, Johnson | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.4 mi | Wind | 62 mph | 21:34 UTC | 2 NNW Auburn, Nemaha | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.4 mi | Tornado | UNK | 21:27 UTC | 3 S Julian, Nemaha | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.5 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 21:25 UTC | Auburn, Nemaha | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.5 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 21:27 UTC | Auburn, Nemaha | SPC · preliminary |
| 10 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 21:43 UTC | 2 SE Julian, Nemaha | SPC · preliminary |
4.9 mi, wind: “Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 5 SSW Johnson. Personal Weather Station. (OAX)”
5.4 mi, tornado: “A tornado developed just south of Highway 136 and west of 636 Avenue... and moved east northeast to the area near Highway 136 and just east of 637 Avenue. This tornado (OAX)”
6.3 mi, wind: “Downed trees... damage to grain bins... and damaged farm outbuildings. Possible tornado damage. Time estimated from radar. (OAX)”
7.2 mi, tornado: “A tornado developed in open fields near the intersection of 625 Avenue and 725 Road... and moved quickly east. The tornado damaged many trees... flipped pivots... and d (OAX)”
7.4 mi, wind: “Personal weather station gusted to 62 mph. (OAX)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12