HailEvidence → Dix, IL → 2026-05-16
Did it hail in Dix, IL on May 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Dix, IL on May 16, 2026, with hail up to 1.75" (golf ball 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 Dix on 2026-05-16
Distances are from the Dix city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 21:46 UTC | 3 SSE Dix, Jefferson | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 21:54 UTC | 5 SE Dix, Jefferson | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.8 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 21:48 UTC | 2 ENE Centralia, Marion | SPC · preliminary |
3.2 mi, hail: “Hail up to the size of golf balls damaged vehicles and roofs along Highway 37 between Mt Vernon and Dix. (PAH)”
5.1 mi, hail: “(PAH)”
9.8 mi, wind: “Marion County EM submitted photos of two power poles down across Woods Lane between East McCord Street and Meadow Lane. Time estimated by radar. (LSX)”
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 Dix hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12