Incredible Photos Show Massive Hail From Illinois Storm

By now you've likely heard that a massive storm hit Kankakee, Illinois and surrounding areas on Tuesday, March 10, but have you seen pictures of the huge hailstones that fell during the storm? They are almost unbelievable!

Confirmed EF-3 Tornado Hits Kankakee, Illinois

For several days, meteorologists throughout Illinois and northwest Indiana were warning us about severe storms moving through the area on Tuesday, March 10, and sadly they weren't wrong.

Northern Illinois definitely saw its fair share of storm damage on Tuesday, but it was nothing compared to what residents in the Kankakee area experienced.

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a powerful supercell thunderstorm rolled through the Kankakee area Tuesday evening, producing giant hail and at least one tornado which has been rated an EF-3.

Massive Hail in Illinois

Illinois residents have been sharing unbelievable pictures and video of near record-breaking hail and heartbreaking storm damage in the Kankakee area, but I must warn you that some of them are 100 percent AI slop:

These pictures and videos however, are sadly, 100 percent real:

Spring hasn't even officially started yet, and storm season in Illinois is just getting started. If this week proved anything, it’s that when severe weather hits, it can hit hard, and we all need to be prepared.

How to Prepare for Severe Weather in Illinois

Northern Illinois is looking at another round of severe weather and high winds this weekend, so make sure your family knows where their designated shelter area is and that you have an emergency kit with fresh water and non-perishable food prepared...just in case.

Here are some more useful safety tips for driving in strong winds from the National Weather Service: