Hail History

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Hail history for Chester, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 12, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 30, 2022
Ane haili ijiin 200626
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon17
Tornado ijiin 10 mile7
Wind reports within 10 miles41

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chester on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 30, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Chester

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 12, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Ellis Grove
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Chester		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Chester meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Chester

Of 26 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (8) and May (7).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Chester

May 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ellis Grove (9 mi from Chester)

May 25, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ellis Grove (8 mi from Chester)

Feb 28, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Bride (4 mi from Chester)

National Weather Service description (English): The golf-ball size hail occurred near U.S. Highway 51 North and Highway H.

Jul 10, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ellis Grove (8 mi from Chester)

Apr 30, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chester (2 mi from Chester)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chester

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 14, 2025EF1Rockwood
8 mi from Chester		6.6 mi long, 175 yd wide
Aug 30, 2024EF0Menard
2 mi from Chester		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Oct 24, 2021EF2St Marys
9 mi from Chester		2.4 mi long, 400 yd wide
Oct 24, 2021EF2Pujol
7 mi from Chester		14.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 28, 2017EF2Rockwood
9 mi from Chester		2.9 mi long, 700 yd wide
May 8, 2009EF0Mc Bride
6 mi from Chester		2.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 11, 2006F2Chester
7 mi from Chester		22.5 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chester

41 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chester since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Apr 26, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage a reportedEllis Grove, New Palestine
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage a reportedSteeleville, Blair
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 15, 202469 mph, a estimatRockwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202469 mph, a estimatMenard
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202358 mph, a measuredPerryville Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202370 mph, a estimatBremen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202360 mph, a measuredMenard
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202264 mph, a estimatNew Palestine
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202270 mph, a estimatSt Marys, Menard, Perryville Muni Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202281 mph, a estimatMenfro, Rockwood
2 wind reports		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 Chester; 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 Chester.

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