HailEvidence → Alton, IL → 2026-03-15
Did it hail in Alton, IL on March 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Alton, IL on March 15, 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 Alton on 2026-03-15
Distances are from the Alton city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 22:12 UTC | Wood River, Madison | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 22:34 UTC | Wood River, Madison | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.4 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 22:03 UTC | Brighton, Macoupin | SPC · preliminary |
4.5 mi, hail: “Corrects time entry of previous hail report from Wood River. Quarter-size hail in Wood River... reported by Madison County SKYWARN. (LSX)”
4.5 mi, hail: “Quarter-size hail in Wood River... reported by Madison County SKYWARN. (LSX)”
9.4 mi, wind: “Trees and power lines down in Brighton at North Main Street and Oak Street. Time estimated from radar. (LSX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-03-15?
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 Alton hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12