Hail History

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Hail history for Channahon, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 27, 20261.50 in (ping pong ball)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin4
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20064.75 inJun 10, 2015
Ane haili ijiin 200644
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon31
Tornado ijiin 10 mile21
Wind reports within 10 miles149

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Channahon on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.75 in on Jun 10, 2015. Hail is most common here in March and June.

Recent hail near Channahon

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 27, 20263.00 in
tea cup		Shorewood, Minooka, Plainfield
8 hail reports · closest near the center of Channahon		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Rockdale, Joliet
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Channahon		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 31, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Rockdale, Preston Heights, Joliet Regional Airport
5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Channahon		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Joliet
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Channahon		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 13, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Preston Heights
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Channahon		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Channahon meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Channahon

Of 44 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in March (8) and June (7).

Jan2Feb8Mar6Apr6May7Jun5Jul3Aug4Sep2Oct1NovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Channahon

Jun 10, 2015 · 4.75 in · Minooka (4 mi from Channahon)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo was sent to NWS Chicago showing hail up to 4.75 inches in diameter near the intersection of Camden Drive and Kettleson Drive. Multiple vehicles were damaged including shattered windshields.

Jul 27, 2026 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Shorewood (6 mi from Channahon)

Apr 3, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Minooka (3 mi from Channahon)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced widespread hail up to the size of golf balls across Minooka and surrounding areas including Interstate 80 and Ridge Road.

Apr 10, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · White Willow (4 mi from Channahon)

Apr 19, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Joliet (9 mi from Channahon)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in west Joliet.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Channahon

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Wilmington
9 mi from Channahon
Mar 19, 2025EF0Preston Heights
10 mi from Channahon		0.2 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Lisbon
9 mi from Channahon		8.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF2Aux Sable
8 mi from Channahon		6.6 mi long, 325 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Minooka
4 mi from Channahon		11.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF2Channahon
2 mi from Channahon		24.9 mi long, 325 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Joliet
10 mi from Channahon		2.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Shorewood
10 mi from Channahon		14.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF1Minooka
5 mi from Channahon		1.6 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF0Minooka
3 mi from Channahon		0.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF0Minooka
2 mi from Channahon		4.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF1Minooka
4 mi from Channahon		6.0 mi long, 225 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Channahon

149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Channahon since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 202664 mph, a measuredShorewood, Morris
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202696 mph, a measuredShorewood, Wilmington, Morris
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202668 mph, a measuredShorewood, Preston Heights
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202660 mph, a estimatRockdale, Minooka, Channahon
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202675 mph, a estimatIdylside, Crest Hill, Diamond
14 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202563 mph, a estimatElwood, Shorewood
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202569 mph, a estimatChannahon, Crystal Lawns, Minooka
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202558 mph, a estimatJoliet
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202569 mph, a estimatWilmington, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 202560 mph, a measuredChannahon
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 Channahon; 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 Channahon.

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