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Hail history for Benton, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 12, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.00 in (tea cup)Feb 28, 2017

Ane haili ijiin 200642

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon27

Tornado ijiin 10 mile5

Wind reports within 10 miles75

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Benton on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Feb 28, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Benton

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Aug 12, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Ewing 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Benton	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 27, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Christopher 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Benton	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Benton Muni Airport 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Benton	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 2025	1.50 in ping pong ball	Cleburne, Sesser, Zeigler 3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Benton	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Benton meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Benton

Of 42 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (12) and May (6).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Benton

Feb 28, 2017 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Benton (1 mi from Benton)

National Weather Service description (English): This large hail was associated with the supercell that produced a strong tornado in Jackson and western Franklin Counties. Hailstones were slightly larger than baseballs on the north side of Benton. Quarter-size hail fell on the west side of Benton.

Apr 15, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Zeigler (10 mi from Benton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to hen egg size hail was reported.

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Valier (7 mi from Benton)

National Weather Service description (English): There were also wind gusts estimated near 50 mph.

Mar 12, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Frankfort (7 mi from Benton)

Jun 30, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Benton (3 mi from Benton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Benton

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 30, 2022	EF0	Thompsonville 7 mi from Benton	4.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 5, 2021	EF1	Ezra 7 mi from Benton	3.9 mi long, 175 yd wide
May 11, 2016	EF0	Cleburne 8 mi from Benton	0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 19, 2015	EF1	Ezra 8 mi from Benton	0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 19, 2011	EF1	Benton 0 mi from Benton	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Benton

75 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Benton since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 19, 2011.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 4, 2026	damage a reported	West Frankfort 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Oct 19, 2025	96 mph, a estimat	Christopher, West Frankfort 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 2025	81 mph, a estimat	Rend City, North City 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 2024	75 mph, a estimat	Benton Muni Airport, Christopher, Sesser 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 2024	75 mph, a estimat	Benton Muni Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	Christopher 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 2024	81 mph, a estimat	West Frankfort, Whittington 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 2024	64 mph, a estimat	Whittington 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 2023	64 mph, a estimat	Buckner 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 2023	60 mph, a estimat	Christopher 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events

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 Benton; 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 Benton.

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