An unusual severe thunderstorm environment developed across the region April 2nd into the 3rd with surface temperatures during the event in the 35 to 45 degree range. A disturbance moving across the region produced scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight with a severe thunderstorm tracking across Rock Island, Mercer, and Henry Counties producing widespread quarter to golf ball sized hail. A separate severe thunderstorm moved across McDonough County and produced golf ball sized hail.

Hail in MERCER, ILLINOIS
From 02-APR-14 23:55:00 to 02-APR-14 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW BOSTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report of quarter to golf ball sized hail that lasted for 10 minutes. This report was delayed.

Hail in MERCER, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 00:15:00 to 03-APR-14 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter to golf ball sized hail. The hail lasted for 10 minutes and the report was delayed.

Hail in MCDONOUGH, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 00:30:00 to 03-APR-14 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDUSTRY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MERCER, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 00:30:00 to 03-APR-14 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GINGLE CORNERS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MCDONOUGH, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 00:35:00 to 03-APR-14 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDUSTRY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that golf ball sized hail fell for 3 to 5 minutes and littered the ground.

Hail in ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 00:39:00 to 03-APR-14 00:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: REYNOLDS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report via Facebook of golf ball sized hail.

Hail in MCDONOUGH, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 00:40:00 to 03-APR-14 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAIR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported ping pong to golf ball sized hail littering the ground on the northwest wide of Adair. Hail on the ground was of a similar size 4 minutes after the storm had passed.

Hail in MERCER, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 00:41:00 to 03-APR-14 00:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: PREEMPTION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that nickel to quarter sized hail lasted for 10 minutes.

Hail in MCDONOUGH, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 00:45:00 to 03-APR-14 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAIR
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping pong ball sized hail damaged some exposed vehicles in Adair Illinois around 145 AM. The time of the event was estimated and the report was received via E-spotter.

Hail in ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 01:15:00 to 03-APR-14 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COAL VLY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported dime to penny sized hail covering their deck.

Hail in HENRY, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 01:20:00 to 03-APR-14 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported dime to quarter sized hail. Time of the event was estimated using radar.