HailEvidence → Lawrence, NE → 2026-05-16
Did it hail in Lawrence, NE on May 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Lawrence, NE on May 16, 2026, with hail up to 1.00" (quarter 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 Lawrence on 2026-05-16
Distances are from the Lawrence city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 5.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 02:50 UTC | 4 ESE Lawrence, Nuckolls | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.6 mi | Wind | 60 mph | 03:45 UTC | 6 NW Nelson, Nuckolls | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 03:00 UTC | Deweese, Clay | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.5 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 03:58 UTC | Deweese, Clay | SPC · preliminary |
| 10 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 04:00 UTC | 2 NE Deweese, Clay | SPC · preliminary |
3.8 mi, hail: “Delayed hail report from Saturday evening storms. (GID)”
6.6 mi, wind: “(GID)”
7.5 mi, hail: “(GID)”
7.5 mi, wind: “Several large trees down in town. (GID)”
10 mi, wind: “Snapped tree branches across the roadway. (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 Lawrence hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12