Hail in Bond County, Illinois

Hail May 4, 2026 · Bond County, Illinois

1.75 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 Greenville (38.9000, -89.4200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1334102. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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