5-inch hail from supercell thunderstorm devastates Illinois

On March 10, 2026, a powerful supercell thunderstorm in Kankakee, Illinois, produced extremely large hail. The stones were up to 5–6 inches in diameter (roughly the size of softballs). If confirmed, the largest hailstone could break the Illinois state record of 4.75 inches. — Read the rest

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