HailEvidence → Platte Center, NE → 2026-05-16
Did it hail in Platte Center, NE on May 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Platte Center, NE on May 16, 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 Platte Center on 2026-05-16
Distances are from the Platte Center city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 23:26 UTC | Platte Center, Platte | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.8 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 23:34 UTC | 3 ESE Tarnov, Platte | SPC · preliminary |
0.2 mi, hail: “Social media report of quarter to half dollar sized hail. (OAX)”
4.8 mi, hail: “Public report via social media of 2 inch hail. (OAX)”
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 — $29sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12