Hail — Grundy, Illinois

2024-05-07 · near Channahon, Grundy, Illinois

Event narrative

Photos shared on social media showed quarter size hail.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms moved across parts of northern Illinois during the afternoon of May 7th producing large hail, localized flooding and one tornado. Additional scattered thunderstorms developed during the evening of May 7th producing locally severe winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1178630. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.