HailEvidence → Wakefield, NE → 2026-05-18
Did it hail in Wakefield, NE on May 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Wakefield, 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 Wakefield on 2026-05-18
Distances are from the Wakefield city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 22:52 UTC | 4 W Wakefield, Wayne | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 22:50 UTC | 1 E Wayne, Wayne | SPC · preliminary |
| 10 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 23:02 UTC | Allen, Dixon | SPC · preliminary |
4 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (OAX)”
7.5 mi, hail: “(OAX)”
10 mi, hail: “(FSD)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-18?
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