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Hail history for Christian County, IL
85 hail reports in Christian County since 2006 on 50 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Nov 17, 2013.
Cities in Christian County
Recent hail in Christian County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Pana 1 hail report |
| May 3, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Assumption 1 hail report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Taylorville 1 hail report |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Mt Auburn, Roby 2 hail reports |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Owaneco, Rosamond 2 hail reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Taylorville 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Christian County by year
When hail season peaks in Christian County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Christian County
126 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Christian County since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on May 18, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Pana 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Langleyville 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Edinburg, Taylorville, Stonington 3 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Taylorville Muni Airport, Assumption 2 wind reports |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Pana, Vanderville 4 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Moweaqua, Pana 2 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Pana 2 wind reports |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Owaneco 1 wind report |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Dunkel 1 wind report |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Pana 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Christian County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).