Hail — Putnam, Illinois

2022-05-11 · near Granville, Putnam, Illinois

Event narrative

Hail up to quarter sized, relayed through social media.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms developed in northwest Illinois, impacting a few counties in the warning area in the afternoon and early evening hours. Severe thunderstorms produced large hail and flash flooding in Bureau and Putnam Counties. Even impacts due to a lightning strike were noted.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1021850. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.