A small but powerful thunderstorm moved rapidly across portions of northeastern White County Wednesday evening, dumping enough hail to create hazardous driving conditions along Illinois Route 1.
A White County Ambulance crew traveling to an emergency call in Grayville reported two to three inches of accumulated hail covering portions of Route 1 between Crossville and Grayville.
The hail reportedly covered more than a mile of roadway, creating slippery and potentially dangerous conditions for motorists.
Residents in the path of the storm reported primarily pea- to marble-sized hail, although the amount of accumulation was unusually heavy in some locations.
Following the hail, the storm produced a brief period of heavy rainfall as it continued moving through the area.
Despite the significant hail accumulation and hazardous roadway conditions, no damage was reported from the storm.