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Hail history for Braidwood, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 27, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Jul 10, 2013

Ane haili ijiin 200622

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon12

Tornado ijiin 10 mile14

Wind reports within 10 miles77

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Braidwood on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jul 10, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and March.

Recent hail near Braidwood

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jul 27, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Carbon Hill 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Braidwood	NWS storm report (preliminary)

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Braidwood meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Braidwood

Of 22 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (6) and March (5).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Braidwood

Jul 10, 2013 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Essex (6 mi from Braidwood)

May 30, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gorman (6 mi from Braidwood)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Reed and Jugtown Roads.

Sep 3, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Blodgett (9 mi from Braidwood)

Sep 27, 2019 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Lorenzo (5 mi from Braidwood)

Mar 12, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Coal City (6 mi from Braidwood)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Braidwood

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 11, 2026	EF?	Wilmington 4 mi from Braidwood
Jul 15, 2024	EF2	Channahon 9 mi from Braidwood	24.9 mi long, 325 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023	EF0	Lorenzo 7 mi from Braidwood	5.1 mi long, 60 yd wide
May 17, 2020	EF?	Pequot 4 mi from Braidwood	0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jan 18, 2019	EF?	Lorenzo 6 mi from Braidwood	0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 22, 2016	EF0	Gorman 8 mi from Braidwood	0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 22, 2015	EF1	Gorman 9 mi from Braidwood	0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 22, 2015	EF3	Paytonville 9 mi from Braidwood	7.7 mi long, 1,320 yd wide
Jun 22, 2015	EF2	Braidwood 2 mi from Braidwood	8.6 mi long, 1,320 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013	EF2	Central City 5 mi from Braidwood	4.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013	EF2	Braidwood 2 mi from Braidwood	7.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 28, 2013	EF0	Gorman 9 mi from Braidwood	1.9 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Braidwood

77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Braidwood since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on May 15, 2025.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 12, 2026	damage a reported	Coal City 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	70 mph, a measured	Coal City, Braidwood, Wilmington 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 2026	69 mph, a estimat	Diamond, Carbon Hill 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2025	79 mph, a measured	Gardner, Godley, Braidwood 9 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	East Brooklyn 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 2023	60 mph, a estimat	Lorenzo, Lakewood Shores, Braidwood 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 2023	60 mph, a estimat	East Brooklyn, Bonfield 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 2022	69 mph, a estimat	Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, Wilmington, Braidwood 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 2021	69 mph, a estimat	Gardner, Millsdale 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 2021	69 mph, a estimat	Braidwood 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 Braidwood; 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 Braidwood.

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