HailEvidence → Ponca, NE → 2026-05-18
Did it hail in Ponca, NE on May 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Ponca, NE on May 18, 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 Ponca on 2026-05-18
Distances are from the Ponca city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 23:15 UTC | 2 WNW Ponca, Dixon | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:10 UTC | 4 SW Ponca, Dixon | SPC · preliminary |
2.3 mi, hail: “Rainfall so far this evening has only been 0.25 inch... but the sky looked like heavier and hail fell to the southeast closer to Ponca. (FSD)”
3.9 mi, hail: “Some quarter sized hail stones... but mostly dime sized. Heavy rain... no wind... and no damage. (FSD)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-18?
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