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.

2hail reports ≤ 10 mi

1.75"largest hail · golf ball

1wind reports

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)”

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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12