HailEvidence → Pickrell, NE → 2026-05-16
Did it hail in Pickrell, NE on May 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Pickrell, NE on May 16, 2026, with hail up to 2.25" (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 Pickrell on 2026-05-16
Distances are from the Pickrell city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:35 UTC | Pickrell, Gage | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.2 mi | Tornado | UNK | 02:17 UTC | 6 ENE Beatrice, Gage | SPC · preliminary |
| 8 mi | Hail | 2.25" (hen egg) | 01:27 UTC | 2 E De Witt, Gage | SPC · preliminary |
0.1 mi, hail: “Delayed report received via social media of hail up to quarter sized in Pickrell... NE. Time estimated with radar. (OAX)”
7.2 mi, tornado: “A narrow tornado reported. The tornado has since lifted. (OAX)”
8 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Hen Egg+ (2.25 in.). (OAX)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12