Scattered thunderstorms developed along a slow moving cold front with some storms becoming severe. Numerous reports of large hail were received.  A few reports of non-severe gusty winds below 60 mph were also reported.

Hail in STEPHENSON, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-18 16:20:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREEPORT ALBERTUS AR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail up to the size of 1 inch in diameter.

Hail in CARROLL, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-18 16:23:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail up to the size of 1 inch in diameter.

Hail in CARROLL, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-18 16:30:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WACKER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail up to the size of pennies.

Hail in CARROLL, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-18 16:35:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHADWICK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail up to the size of 1 inch in diameter.

Hail in STEPHENSON, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-18 16:35:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAKOTA DORNINK ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail up to the size of dimes.

Hail in CARROLL, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-18 16:53:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HITT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail up to the size of 1.25 inches in diameter.

Hail in CARROLL, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-18 16:54:00 to 02-MAY-18 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HITT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received via Facebook of hail roughly 2 inches in diameter.

Hail in WHITESIDE, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-18 17:21:00 to 02-MAY-18 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail up to the size of 1 inch in diameter.

Hail in CARROLL, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-18 17:22:00 to 02-MAY-18 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARCUS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported hail damage to roofs and cars.

Hail in WHITESIDE, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-18 17:25:00 to 02-MAY-18 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRISON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail up to the size of golf balls.

Hail in WHITESIDE, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-18 17:27:00 to 02-MAY-18 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail up to the size of 1.5 inches in diameter.

Hail in WHITESIDE, ILLINOIS
From 02-MAY-18 21:30:00 to 02-MAY-18 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public reported hail to the size of 1.25 inches in diameter.