Illinois has just set a new record for the largest hail ever recorded in the state, with hailstones ranging from five to six inches in diameter striking the Kankakee River Valley during a severe weather event. If validated, this surpasses the previous state record of 4.75 inches. This same supercell also produced an EF3 tornado in the region, resulting in one fatality and causing damage to over 500 structures before moving into Indiana, where it claimed two additional lives. Hail-related damages in the US are projected to exceed $10 billion by 2026. Here's what this unprecedented hail event signifies for every American this spring.
