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Hail and tornado reports for May 3, 2026
16 hail reports in 2 states on May 3, 2026. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) near Fairmont, IL. 10 damaging thunderstorm wind reports on this day.
Illinois 11 hail reports
| Time | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 22:50 CDT | 1 in quarter | Assumption, Christian 9 mi from Pana |
| 22:55 CDT | 1 in quarter | Fairmont, Madison 2 mi from Alton |
| 22:55 CDT | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Fairmont, Madison 2 mi from Godfrey |
| 22:58 CDT | 1 in quarter | Upper Alton, Madison near the center of Upper Alton |
| 22:58 CDT | 1.75 in golf ball | Milton, Madison 1 mi from Upper Alton |
| 22:59 CDT | 1.75 in golf ball | Godfrey, Madison near the center of Godfrey |
| 23:00 CDT | 2 in hen egg | Fairmont, Madison 2 mi from Alton |
| 23:05 CDT | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Cottage Hills, Madison near the center of Bethalto |
| 23:06 CDT | 1 in quarter | Stl Rgnl Airport Airport, Madison near the center of Bethalto |
| 23:17 CDT | 0.75 in penny | Shelbyville, Shelby 1 mi from Shelbyville |
| 23:42 CDT | 1 in quarter | Macoupin Station, Macoupin 5 mi from Carlinville |
Missouri 5 hail reports
| Time | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 21:55 CDT | 1.5 in ping pong ball | New Truxton, Warren 13 mi from Warrenton |
| 21:58 CDT | 1.75 in golf ball | Hawk Pt, Lincoln 8 mi from Troy |
| 22:02 CDT | 1 in quarter | South Troy, Lincoln 4 mi from Troy |
| 22:08 CDT | 1.75 in golf ball | Troy, Lincoln near the center of Troy |
| 22:12 CDT | 1.75 in golf ball | Hines, Lincoln 3 mi from Troy |
Times are local time at each report's location.