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Hail history for La Salle, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of La Salle on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 4, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near La Salle
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 1 in quarter | North Utica 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from La Salle |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near La Salle by year
When hail season peaks near La Salle
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near La Salle
Apr 4, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Troy Grove (9 mi from La Salle)
Jun 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ladd (7 mi from La Salle)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail fell just south of Ladd, IL near mile marker 70 on Interstate 80 (Spring Valley Exit) at 2:43 pm June 15.Apr 3, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dalzell (5 mi from La Salle)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell about 1 mile northwest of Dalzell, IL on Interstate 80 near mile marker 72 at 1028 pm CDT April 3.Feb 28, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mark (9 mi from La Salle)
Jul 10, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Peru (2 mi from La Salle)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of La Salle
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2017 | EF0 | Ladd 7 mi from La Salle |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF0 | Cedar Pt 5 mi from La Salle |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF3 | Utica Airpark Airport 7 mi from La Salle |
| Jun 22, 2016 | EF1 | Troy Grove 9 mi from La Salle |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF0 | Twin Bluffs 8 mi from La Salle |
| Apr 16, 2006 | F0 | Ashkum 4 mi from La Salle |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near La Salle
122 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of La Salle since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 10, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Naplate 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | North Utica, Matthiessen State Park 4 wind reports |
| May 4, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Ottawa 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Spring Vly 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Granville 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Peru 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Illinois Valley Regional Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Mark 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Moronts, Peru, Illinois Valley Regional Airport 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Cherry, Spring Vly 2 wind reports |
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 La Salle; 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.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of La Salle.
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