Storm detail

Historical Hail — 2026-05-04

Hail as large as 1.75 inches was reported near Greenville, ILLINOIS. Wind up to 81 mph was reported near 2 miles west of Cambridge, IL. The storm had 13 official hail reports.

Affected states , , , , , , , ,
Radar size estimate2.5 in
Storm attributesHail · Wind
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Core ReplayIncluded
Includes HailMapr Core Replay for step-by-step storm playback across the event window.
Historical Hail — 2026-05-04 — regional heatmap and storm polygons
Potential impact

Storm Impact

Population Affected360,303
Houses Affected155,186
1.50–1.99 in213 people95 houses
1.00–1.49 in16,029 people6,846 houses
0.50–0.99 in344,061 people148,245 houses

Potential impact only—not confirmed property damage.

Storm description

Hail as large as 1.75 inches was reported near Greenville, ILLINOIS. Wind up to 81 mph was reported near 2 miles west of Cambridge, IL. The storm had 13 official hail reports. The affected area shown on the map covers about 5255.3 square miles.

State storm details

Population Affected—
Houses Affected—

Storm snapshot

Date windowMay 4, 2026 7:00 AM to May 5, 2026 7:00 AM CST
Mapped area5255.3 sq mi
Statusready

What you get

  • HailMapr Core Replay with step-by-step hail-track playback
  • Heatmap and polygon package for the event window
  • Available hail reports with source and location details
  • Owned access that remains even if subscriptions end

Frequently asked questions

What does the Historical Hail — 2026-05-04 hail map show?

This storm page summarizes the mapped hail footprint for Historical Hail — 2026-05-04, including affected areas, peak hail size, mapped area, and related storm details.

Who uses HailMapr storm pages?

These pages are useful for roofers, adjusters, restoration teams, and property owners who want a storm-specific hail footprint before purchasing map access.

Does this storm include hail core replay?

Yes. HailMapr storm pages highlight Core Replay access so users can review the event window in more detail.