HailEvidence → Kell, IL → 2026-05-16
Did it hail in Kell, IL on May 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Kell, 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 Kell on 2026-05-16
Distances are from the Kell city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 21:46 UTC | 3 SSE Dix, Jefferson | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.3 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 21:54 UTC | 5 SE Dix, Jefferson | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.9 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 21:14 UTC | 4 S Odin, Marion | SPC · preliminary |
6.3 mi, hail: “Hail up to the size of golf balls damaged vehicles and roofs along Highway 37 between Mt Vernon and Dix. (PAH)”
6.3 mi, hail: “(PAH)”
9.9 mi, wind: “Reports of powerlines and trees down near Oden. Transformer blown near Community Beach and Odin Road. (LSX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-16?
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