# Monster 7-inch hailstone confirmed as Texas state record; also, Illinois leads the nation for tornado reports

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Podcast: [AccuWeather Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/accuweather-daily-691240)
Published: 2026-05-06T10:00:00+00:00
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