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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 18, 2026

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 18, 2026 from May 18, 2026 through May 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
112
Wind Reports
339
Tornado Reports
46
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 18, 2026 · 2026–present Updated  Daily · last May 18, 2026

NWS Hail Reports on May 18, 2026

112 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
11:47 PM UTC
Hail report for May 18, 2026
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arlington, KS
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for May 18, 2026
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Manhattan, KS
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for May 18, 2026
Jefferson County · 3,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mix of dimes with a few quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harbine, NE
2.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for May 18, 2026
McPherson County · 10,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ESE Inman, KS
1.50″ hail
May 18, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for May 18, 2026
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Hutchinson, KS
1.50″ hail
May 18, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for May 18, 2026
Jefferson County · 3,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairbury, NE
1.50″ hail
May 18, 2026
11:29 PM UTC
Hail report for May 18, 2026
McPherson County · 10,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Inman, KS
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
11:21 PM UTC
Hail report for May 18, 2026
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Valparaiso, NE
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for May 18, 2026
McPherson County · 10,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Inman, KS
1.25″ hail
May 18, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for May 18, 2026
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Twitter report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Hutchinson, KS
1.25″ hail
May 18, 2026
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for May 18, 2026
Jefferson County · 3,007 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Fairbury, NE
1.50″ hail
May 18, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for May 18, 2026
Nodaway County · 6,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MO SEMA employee reported ping pong ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Maryville, MO
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Hail report for May 18, 2026
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Hutchinson, KS
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Hail report for May 18, 2026
Nodaway County · 6,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Burlington Juncti, MO
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for May 18, 2026
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Hutchinson, KS
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

NWS Wind Reports on May 18, 2026

339 reports
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UNK mph
May 18, 2026
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for May 18, 2026
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down along North Franklin Bottoms Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Little York, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for May 18, 2026
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on residential property on Cedarwood Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE North Madison, IN
78 mph
May 18, 2026
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for May 18, 2026
Pottawatomie County · 7,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Louisville, KS
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for May 18, 2026
Atchison County · 2,375 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires near Route U. Time confirmed from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Phelps City, MO
59 mph
May 18, 2026
11:41 PM UTC
Wind report for May 18, 2026
Pottawatomie County · 7,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNE Manhattan, KS
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for May 18, 2026
Dearborn County · 17,222 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power lines downed on State Route 148.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Aurora, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
11:39 PM UTC
Wind report for May 18, 2026
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on East Blue River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blue River, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for May 18, 2026
Clark County · 39,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of trees down near the intersection of SR 160 and S Casey Rd west of Henryville... IN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE New Liberty, IN
59 mph
May 18, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for May 18, 2026
Dewey County · 1,701 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Putnam Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Putnam, OK
67 mph
May 18, 2026
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for May 18, 2026
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Manhattan, KS
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for May 18, 2026
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of a 6 foot diameter tree limb across Leavenworth Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Manhattan, KS
65 mph
May 18, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for May 18, 2026
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ogden, KS
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for May 18, 2026
Nodaway County · 6,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires near Cooper Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Maryville, MO
63 mph
May 18, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for May 18, 2026
McPherson County · 10,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Moundridge, KS
59 mph
May 18, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for May 18, 2026
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WNW Haven, KS
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

NWS Tornado Reports on May 18, 2026

46 reports
UNK category
May 18, 2026
11:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 18, 2026
Ringgold County · 2,335 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency manager confirms tornado on the ground. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Benton, IA
UNK category
May 18, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 18, 2026
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotter confirms tornado. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Athelstan, IA
UNK category
May 18, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 18, 2026
Taylor County · 2,529 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotter confirms tornado. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Athelstan, IA
UNK category
May 18, 2026
10:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 18, 2026
Marshall County · 4,141 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser saw the tornado pass in front of them. They are seeing damage of grain bins in fields... power lines down and tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Frankfort, KS
UNK category
May 18, 2026
10:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 18, 2026
Marshall County · 4,141 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage reported by EM of grain bins and trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Frankfort, KS
UNK category
May 18, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 18, 2026
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS employee confirmed a brief tornado just north of Wakefield.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Wakefield, KS
UNK category
May 18, 2026
10:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 18, 2026
Marshall County · 4,141 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Confirmation of a tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Blue Rapids, KS
UNK category
May 18, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 18, 2026
Marshall County · 4,141 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple storm chasers confirm a tornado on the ground south of Waterville via social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Waterville, KS
UNK category
May 18, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 18, 2026
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multi-vortex tornado reported north of Falls City.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Barada, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2026
10:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 18, 2026
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed at approximately 5:07 PM near the intersection of 646 Avenue and 708 Road... about 1 mile northeast of Salem. Intermittent damage to trees and farm outbuildings was noted between 646 and 647 Avenues. The tornado continued northeast... damaging more trees and breaking power poles along 650 Avenue. Additional damage to trees and farm outbuildings was noted near the intersection of 651 Avenue and 710 Road. The tornado then crossed US Highway 73 and lifted the roof off another farm outbuilding east of 652 Avenue before dissipating shortly thereafter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Salem, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 18, 2026
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Photo of a cone tornado ongoing south of Dawson.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Dawson, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2026
9:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 18, 2026
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At approximately 4:55 PM... a tornado developed near the Nebraska/Kansas border just west of 639 Boulevard... damaging some trees. It continued northeast... crossing 639 Boulevard and producing significant damage to the roof of a large metal outbuilding. The tornado then crossed US Highway 75 just northwest of the intersection with 641 Avenue... causing further tree damage and impacting a second metal outbuilding in the area. Additional tree damage occurred near Rock Creek and 642 Avenue... where the tornado came to an end.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Salem, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 18, 2026
Pawnee County · 1,307 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Report of multi-vortex tornado east of Hwy 99 and Hwy 8.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Pawnee City, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2026
9:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 18, 2026
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video from broadcast media showed a small... rain-wrapped tornado moving generally eastward just south of Road 733A and Highway 75. Damage consisted of a small cluster of large downed tree branches... with estimated maximum winds of 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Julian, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for May 18, 2026
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed just south of Highway 136 and west of 636 Avenue... and moved east northeast to the area near Highway 136 and just east of 637 Avenue. This tornado caused sporadic tree damage and uprooting... and impacted two farms. At one farm... a large trailer was rolled approximately 50 yards and debris distributed downstream across a field. Several trees were snapped or uprooted and landed on a home. Another farm had a large shed destroyed with the debris field extending more than a half mile downstream. This tornado was embedded in a broad area of straight line downburst winds estimated at up to 95 mph... especially near and just south of the tornado track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Auburn, NE
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on May 18, 2026?

Our records show 112 hail, 339 wind, and 46 tornado reports on May 18, 2026, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 18, 2026.

What was the largest hail reported on May 18, 2026?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 18, 2026 is 2.50″, reported near Ashland, NE.

Some reports show UNK instead of a wind speed or tornado rating — what does that mean?

Wind reports come three ways: measured from an instrument, estimated from the damage observed, or UNK when no speed was recorded. Tornadoes show UNK until the National Weather Service finishes a damage survey and assigns an EF rating. UNK simply means that value was not available when the report was filed.

A report appeared near my home on May 18, 2026 — is my roof damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report shows that hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby, not that any specific home was hit. To find out whether your property was affected, check an address-level hail report, and if it looks significant, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection before scheduling roof work.

I am buying or selling a home — how do these on May 18, 2026 reports help?

If a storm passed through, a roof or exterior may have damage that is hard to see, or a recent repair may trace back to it. Buyers can ask better questions before closing, and sellers can document the home condition up front — both starting from the property address rather than a whole region.

How do I check what happened at a specific address on May 18, 2026?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events on May 18, 2026 across the United States, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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