Despite the increase in severe weather in April, precipitation levels were on target. 

Ed Shimon with the National Weather Service in Lincoln explains that the rainfall totals were just barely below normal for April, however, it was enough to hold off drought conditions. 

It's not unheard of to see snow in April in Illinois, but Shimon indicates that that's not the case for this year. However, he states that there was hail in parts of the state. 

The start of May has showers in the forecast before skies start to clear. Learn more about recent and future weather trends by visiting weather.gov/Lincoln.