Hail in Randolph County, Illinois
Hail March 13, 2024 · Randolph County, Illinois
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
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.
The wider storm
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.
Began near Ruma (38.1370, -90.0193).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1163935. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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