Hail in Macoupin County, Illinois

Hail April 24, 2002 · Macoupin County, Illinois

2 in

Hail diameter

$2.0M

Damage as recorded

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

The wider storm

Amateur radio spotters reported hail up to 2 inches in diameter in the Gillespie and Bunker Hill areas. Initial reports from local insurance companies indicate at least $2 million in damages to automobiles and roofs.

Began near Gillespie (39.1333, -89.8333).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5289587. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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