Hail — Randolph, Illinois

2024-03-13 · near Ruma, Randolph, Illinois

Event narrative

The discrete thunderstorm that produced up to 1.75 inch hail in Jefferson County, MO and Monroe County, IL continued to produce 1.75 inch hail in and around the town of Ruma, IL. Public reports say hail began small, nearly covering the ground before growing to golf ball sized. No damage was reported.

Wider weather episode

A warm front provided focus for convective initiation during the afternoon and evening of March 13th. Discrete thunderstorms grew upscale and produced up to 1.75 inch hail in portions of southwest Illinois with the largest stones falling in southern Monroe and Randolph Counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1163935. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.