HailEvidence → Wamac, IL → 2026-05-16
Did it hail in Wamac, IL on May 16, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Wamac, IL on May 16, 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 Wamac on 2026-05-16
Distances are from the Wamac city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 21:48 UTC | Centralia, Marion | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.9 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 21:18 UTC | Centralia, Marion | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.1 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 21:48 UTC | 2 ENE Centralia, Marion | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.6 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 21:14 UTC | 4 S Odin, Marion | SPC · preliminary |
2.9 mi, hail: “Public post on Marion Co. EM social media of hail in Centralia. (LSX)”
2.9 mi, wind: “Powerlines and trees reported down in the area. (LSX)”
4.1 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)”
7.6 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?
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 — $29sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12