Hail in Madison County, Illinois

Hail May 4, 2026 · Madison County, Illinois

1.5 in

Hail diameter

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

During the afternoon of May 4th, a cold front was approaching the region from the northwest. As the low-level jet ramped up in the late afternoon, convection blossomed. One thunderstorm was able to become severe and produce large hail in Madison and Bond counties.

Began near New Douglas (38.9700, -89.6700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1334100. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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