HailEvidence → Wood River, NE → 2026-05-16
Did it hail in Wood River, NE on May 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Wood River, 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 Wood River on 2026-05-16
Distances are from the Wood River city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 01:12 UTC | Wood River, Hall | SPC · preliminary |
| 0.2 mi | Wind | 60 mph | 03:48 UTC | Wood River, Hall | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.1 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 00:49 UTC | Shelton, Buffalo | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.1 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 01:00 UTC | Shelton, Buffalo | SPC · preliminary |
0.2 mi, hail: “Most hail was dime to penny size but a few were larger than quarters. (GID)”
0.2 mi, wind: “(GID)”
7.1 mi, hail: “(GID)”
7.1 mi, hail: “(GID)”
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.
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