Storm detail

Nationwide Daily Hail, Wind & Tornado Map - May 17, 2026

Hail as large as 3.50 inches was reported near 1 mile west of Palmer, NE. Wind up to 104 mph was reported near Concordia, KS. 41 tornadoes were reported, including one near 2 miles west of Davis, SD. The storm had 49 official hail reports.

Affected states , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Radar size estimate3.5 in
Storm attributesHail · Wind · Tornado
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Core ReplayIncluded
Includes HailMapr Core Replay for step-by-step storm playback across the event window.
Nationwide Daily Hail, Wind & Tornado Map - May 17, 2026 — regional heatmap and storm polygons
Potential impact

Storm Impact

Population Affected1,277,860
Houses Affected553,054
2.50+ in246 people134 houses
2.00–2.49 in5,357 people2,447 houses
1.50–1.99 in25,665 people12,187 houses
1.00–1.49 in224,795 people93,073 houses
0.50–0.99 in1,021,797 people445,213 houses

Potential impact only—not confirmed property damage.

Storm description

Hail as large as 3.50 inches was reported near 1 mile west of Palmer, NE. Wind up to 104 mph was reported near Concordia, KS. 41 tornadoes were reported, including one near 2 miles west of Davis, SD. The storm had 49 official hail reports. The affected area shown on the map covers about 28159.8 square miles.

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Storm snapshot

Date windowMay 16, 2026 10:00 PM to May 18, 2026 2:00 AM CST
Mapped area28159.8 sq mi
Statusready

What you get

  • HailMapr Core Replay with step-by-step hail-track playback
  • Heatmap and polygon package for the event window
  • Available hail reports with source and location details
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Frequently asked questions

What does the Nationwide Daily Hail, Wind & Tornado Map - May 17, 2026 hail map show?

This storm page summarizes the mapped hail footprint for Nationwide Daily Hail, Wind & Tornado Map - May 17, 2026, including affected areas, peak hail size, mapped area, and related storm details.

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