Tropical Storm Imelda has formed near the Bahamas Sunday afternoon, and continues to bring heavy rainfall. The risk of significant wind impacts from Imelda along the Southeast coast are decreasing. Another round of showers and storms with a heavy rain and flash flood threat will continue in the Southwest through Monday morning. Read More >
Central Illinois
Weather Forecast Office
Hail Size Estimation Chart
Hail Diameter | Description |
1/4" | Pea |
1/2" | Plain M&M |
3/4" | Penny |
7/8" | Nickel |
1" | Quarter |
1 1/4" | Half Dollar |
1 1/2" | Ping Pong Ball |
1 3/4" | Golfball |
2" | Hen Egg |
2 1/2" | Tennis Ball |
2 3/4" | Baseball |
3" | Teacup |
4" | Grapefruit |
4 1/2" | Softball |
*Red values denote severe criteria hail
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Central Illinois
1362 State Route 10
Lincoln, IL 62656
217-732-7321 (forecast recording) or 217-732-3089
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