HailEvidence → McCook, NE → 2026-08-20
Did it hail in McCook, NE on August 20, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of McCook, NE on August 20, 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 McCook on 2026-08-20
Distances are from the McCook city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 03:06 UTC | Mccook, Red Willow | SPC · preliminary |
| 0.5 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 03:00 UTC | Mccook, Red Willow | SPC · preliminary |
| 1 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 03:15 UTC | 1 WSW Mccook, Red Willow | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.2 mi | Wind | 60 mph | 02:41 UTC | 2 E Mccook, Red Willow | SPC · preliminary |
0.4 mi, hail: “ping pong to 2 inch hail stones. Stone compared to a quarter. (GLD)”
0.5 mi, hail: “estimated half dollar to ping pong ball hail. time estimated to when core perked up over town. (GLD)”
1 mi, hail: “estimated ping pong to golf ball hail. (GLD)”
2.2 mi, wind: “ASOS station KMCK McCook Airport. (GLD)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-08-21