U.S. Storm Day Summary
U.S. Hail and Wind Summary for February 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026 | United States | 2026-02-18 national severe weather summary
National storm summary for February 18, 2026: 25 hail reports and 1 wind/tornado reports across 5 states. Peak hail reached 1.50 in and peak wind reached none measured.
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Impacted Places
Hail Stats
- Max Report
- 1.50 in
- Reports
- 25
- Severe Reports
- 25
Wind Stats
- Reports
- 1
- Tornado Reports
- 0
Ring Impact (1mi / 3mi / 10mi)
hail
- Events within 1 mile
- 25
- Events within 3 miles
- 30
- Events within 10 miles
- 38
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- 1.50 in
wind
- Events within 1 mile
- 1
- Events within 3 miles
- 1
- Events within 10 miles
- 2
- Severe days within 10 miles
- 1
- Max within 10 miles
- -
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 1 N Wabash, IN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.50 in | - | 1 ENE Peabody, IN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.25 in | - | Fowlerville, MI | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 3 SW GW0162 Saint Clair, MI | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 1 S Peabody, IN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 1 NW Arcola, IN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.25 in | - | 2 N Wallen, IN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.00 in | - | Okemos, MI | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.00 in | - | Dansville, MI | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 3 E Tyrone Township, MI | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 4 W Davisburg, MI | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.00 in | - | Angola, NY | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.00 in | - | Rantoul, IL | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 4 NW Rainsville, IN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 1 N Oxford, IN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 1 W Yeoman, IN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.00 in | - | Lake Cicott, IN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.00 in | - | 1 NNE Dunkirk, IN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.00 in | - | Hoover, IN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | hail | 1.00 in | - | Roann, IN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-02-18 | wind | Wind report | - | 1 SW Big Bear City, CA | NOAA SPC |
Completely covered the ground with stones ranging from half to 1.5 inch in diameter. (IWX)
Measured just over 1.5 inch hail stone. (IWX)
Social media report with images of measured half dollar sized hail. (DTX)
Social media report with images of half dollar sized hail in China Twp. (DTX)
Time estimated by radar. (IWX)
Picture relayed by off duty NWS employee of several hailstones over 1 inch in diameter. (IWX)
Pictures shared on Facebook of lots of smaller hail... but at least 1 hail stone the size of a half dollar. (IWX)
0.75 to 1.0 inch hail. (GRR)
Report Highlights
- 25 hail reports were logged nationwide on February 18, 2026.
- The largest hail report reached 1.50 in.
- 1 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on February 18, 2026.
- 0 tornado reports were included in this day summary.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 26
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
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Timeline
2026-02-18T23:07:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
Social media report with image of various size hailstones. Largest estimated quarter in diameter by source. (DTX)
2026-02-18T22:58:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
MPING report of quarter sized hail. (DTX)
2026-02-18T22:36:00Z
Hail 1.25 in
Social media report with images of measured half dollar sized hail. (DTX)
2026-02-18T22:29:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (GRR)
2026-02-18T22:15:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
0.75 to 1.0 inch hail. (GRR)
2026-02-18T11:39:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
Reported as toonie sized - 1.1 inch. (IWX)
2026-02-18T11:33:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
Time estimated by radar. (IWX)
2026-02-18T11:31:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (IWX)
2026-02-18T11:21:00Z
Hail 1.25 in
Pictures shared on Facebook of lots of smaller hail... but at least 1 hail stone the size of a half dollar. (IWX)
2026-02-18T11:01:00Z
Hail 1.25 in
Picture relayed by off duty NWS employee of several hailstones over 1 inch in diameter. (IWX)
2026-02-18T10:55:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
Off duty NWS employee reporting lots of mainly pea size hail with a few larger pieces of nickel to quarter size noted. (IWX)
2026-02-18T10:46:00Z
Hail 1.25 in
Time estimated by radar. (IWX)