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Hail history for Arcola, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Arcola on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.00 in (grapefruit) on May 21, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Arcola
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3.00 in tea cup | Arthur, Humboldt, Dorans 7 hail reports · closest near the center of Arcola |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Cooks Mills 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Arcola |
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Of 21 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (3).
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May 21, 2014 · 4.00 in (grapefruit) · Tuscola (8 mi from Arcola)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail caused significant damage to the roofs, windows, and siding of numerous houses in Tuscola. Hundreds of vehicles sustained major window and body damage. Two men were injured when they were struck in the head by large hailstones.Jun 29, 2023 · 3.25 in · Tuscola (9 mi from Arcola)
Jun 17, 2026 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Arthur (8 mi from Arcola)
Jul 25, 2023 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Arthur (8 mi from Arcola)
Jul 15, 2022 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Bourbon (7 mi from Arcola)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Arcola
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | EF0 | Arthur 8 mi from Arcola |
| Mar 15, 2026 | EF1 | Bourbon 6 mi from Arcola |
| Mar 15, 2026 | EF1 | Tuscola Airport 7 mi from Arcola |
| Apr 28, 2021 | EF? | Humboldt 4 mi from Arcola |
| Jun 29, 2013 | EF0 | Cooks Mills 9 mi from Arcola |
| Apr 16, 2006 | F1 | Humboldt 7 mi from Arcola |
| Apr 16, 2006 | F0 | Humboldt 8 mi from Arcola |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Arcola
75 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Arcola since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 11, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Tuscola 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 75 mph, a measured | Arcola, Arthur, Chesterville 8 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Garrett 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Arthur 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Tuscola 2 wind reports |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Tuscola Airport, Cooks Mills 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Arcola, Arthur, Tuscola 3 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Humboldt 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Tuscola 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 81 mph, a estimat | Arcola, Tuscola, Fairbanks 6 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 Arcola; 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 Arcola.
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