HailEvidence → Godfrey, IL → 2026-05-03
Did it hail in Godfrey, IL on May 3, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 7 hail reports within 10 miles of Godfrey, IL on May 3, 2026, with hail up to 2.00" (hen egg 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 Godfrey on 2026-05-03
Distances are from the Godfrey city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 7.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 03:59 UTC | 1 S Godfrey, Madison | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 03:55 UTC | 3 SW Godfrey, Madison | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.4 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 03:55 UTC | 2 NW Alton, Madison | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.2 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 04:00 UTC | 3 W Alton, Madison | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 03:58 UTC | Alton, Madison | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.8 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 03:58 UTC | 1 NE Alton, Madison | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.7 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 04:06 UTC | Bethalto, Madison | SPC · preliminary |
1.8 mi, hail: “(LSX)”
2.4 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (LSX)”
2.4 mi, hail: “Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). (LSX)”
3.2 mi, hail: “Email report showing 2 inch stone next to tape measure. time estimated from radar. (LSX)”
4.9 mi, hail: “(LSX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-03?
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 Godfrey hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12