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U.S. Storm Day Summary

Apr 27, 2026 Hail and Storm Summary

Apr 27, 2026 | United States | 2026-04-27 national severe weather summary

Daily hail and wind summary for Apr 27, 2026, with timeline context, related archives, and linked detail pages.

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Impacted Places

Bourbon, MOBridgeport, IL3 NW Rush Hill, MOBuckingham, TXOgden, ILSpringfield, ILAdrian, MOMount Vernon, MO3 E Springfield, MOJerseyville, ILWarrenton, MOValeene, IN3 E Solo, MOElk Creek, MOBethalto, IL3 W Carpenter, ILStaunton, IL1 NW Rowlett, TXMoody, MOFarmington, MOHoney Grove, TX1 WSW Dickson, TN5 S Higbee, MOCortland, IN

Hail Stats

Max Report
4.00 in
Reports
240
Severe Reports
240

Wind Stats

Max Gust
80 mph
Reports
237
Tornado Reports
7

Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)

DateHazardIntensityDistanceLocationSource
2026-04-27hail4.00 in-8 SSW Piney Park, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail3.50 in-3 N Versailles, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail3.50 in-1 N Commerce, TXNOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail3.00 in-Bourbon, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail3.00 in-Elk Creek, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail2.75 in-5 SW Eunice, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail2.50 in-5 SSW Stotts City, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail2.50 in-Mount Vernon, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail2.50 in-Mount Vernon, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail2.50 in-3 NE Meta, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail2.50 in-Jerseyville, ILNOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail2.50 in-Bourbon, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail2.50 in-5 W Drury, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail2.50 in-3 E Solo, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail2.50 in-3 E Solo, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail2.50 in-Summersville, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail2.50 in-1 E Willow Springs, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail2.50 in-2 SE Pomona, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail2.25 in-Sullivan, MONOAA SPC
2026-04-27hail2.00 in-8 SW La Cygne, KSNOAA SPC
2026-04-27tornadoTornado UNK-Germantown, ILNOAA SPC
2026-04-27tornadoTornado UNK-2 S Mooresville, INNOAA SPC
2026-04-27tornadoTornado UNK-3 NW Waverly, INNOAA SPC
2026-04-27tornadoTornado UNK-2 NW Hanover, ARNOAA SPC

Numerous hailstones measuring 2-inches by 4-inches. (LSX)

Corrects previous hail report from 3 N Versailles. About 3 miles north Versailles. Hail ranged from Versailles 1 inch to 3.5 inch. (SGF)

From a received photo. Hail size estimated. Time estimated from radar. (FWD)

(LSX)

(SGF)

(SGF)

From Spotter from Joplin Fire that lives on Highway 97... three miles south of I-44. Had approximately 2-3” hail just now at his house. (SGF)

numerous reports of tennis ball size hail. (SGF)

Report Highlights

  • 240 hail reports were logged nationwide on April 27, 2026.
  • The largest hail report reached 4.00 in.
  • 237 wind/tornado reports were logged nationwide on April 27, 2026.
  • 7 tornado reports were included in this day summary.

Data & Methodology

Noaa Spc
477
  • Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.

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Timeline

  1. 2026-04-27T23:59:00Z

    Hail 1.00 in

    Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (LSX)

  2. 2026-04-27T23:59:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Pictures of damage to several machine sheds and buildings near a grain elevator. Possible tornado. (ILX)

  3. 2026-04-27T23:58:00Z

    Hail 1.00 in

    Quarter size hail. (LSX)

  4. 2026-04-27T23:58:00Z

    Hail 1.00 in

    Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (LSX)

  5. 2026-04-27T23:57:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Power Lines Down along St. Marys Road just north of Floyds Knobs... IN. (LMK)

  6. 2026-04-27T23:56:00Z

    Hail 1.00 in

    Report from mPING Quarter 1.00 in. (SGF)

  7. 2026-04-27T23:56:00Z

    Hail 2.00 in

    (LSX)

  8. 2026-04-27T23:56:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Several trees down around a home near the 500 block of Highway 64 northeast. (LMK)

  9. 2026-04-27T23:56:00Z

    Wind Wind report

    Trees down in Smithfield. Time estimated from radar. (LMK)

  10. 2026-04-27T23:55:00Z

    Hail 1.50 in

    Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). (LSX)

  11. 2026-04-27T23:54:00Z

    Hail 2.00 in

    (SGF)

  12. 2026-04-27T23:54:00Z

    Hail 2.00 in

    Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.). (LSX)