HailEvidence → Nelson, NE → 2026-05-17
Did it hail in Nelson, NE on May 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Nelson, NE on May 17, 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 Nelson on 2026-05-17
Distances are from the Nelson city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4 mi | Wind | 60 mph | 22:30 UTC | 3 WSW Oak, Nuckolls | SPC · preliminary |
| 8 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 22:43 UTC | 3 SSE Deweese, Nuckolls | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.5 mi | Wind | 60 mph | 22:35 UTC | 3 NNW Oak, Nuckolls | SPC · preliminary |
6.4 mi, wind: “(GID)”
8 mi, hail: “(GID)”
9.5 mi, wind: “(GID)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-17?
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 Nelson hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12