HailEvidence → Albion, IL → 2026-05-16
Did it hail in Albion, IL on May 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Albion, IL on May 16, 2026, with hail up to 1.00" (quarter size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Albion on 2026-05-16
Distances are from the Albion city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 23:13 UTC | 1 N Grayville, Edwards | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 22:52 UTC | 1 S Golden Gate, Wayne | SPC · preliminary |
8 mi, wind: “Tree down on power lines. (PAH)”
8.6 mi, hail: “Time estimated via radar. Report received via social media. (PAH)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-16?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29 Albion hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12