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Hail history for Christopher, IL

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

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

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

Ane haili ijiin 200646

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon33

Tornado ijiin 10 mile12

Wind reports within 10 miles90

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Christopher on 46 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 Christopher

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Apr 27, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Christopher 1 hail report · closest near the center of Christopher	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Benton Muni Airport 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Christopher	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Royalton 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Christopher	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 2025	1.50 in ping pong ball	Cleburne, Sesser, Zeigler 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Christopher	NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Christopher meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Christopher

Of 46 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (10) and May (10).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Christopher

Feb 28, 2017 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Benton (7 mi from Christopher)

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 (5 mi from Christopher)

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

Mar 12, 2020 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Royalton (8 mi from Christopher)

National Weather Service description (English): There were multiple reports of large hail ranging from one to two inches in diameter in the Royalton and Zeigler areas.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sesser (9 mi from Christopher)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell on the west side of Sesser and just south of Rend Lake College.

May 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sesser (9 mi from Christopher)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported a mile north of Sesser. Dime size hail fell in Sesser.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Christopher

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Dec 5, 2021	EF1	Ezra 7 mi from Christopher	3.9 mi long, 175 yd wide
Feb 28, 2017	EF3	Mulkeytown 6 mi from Christopher	4.4 mi long, 400 yd wide
May 11, 2016	EF0	Cleburne 3 mi from Christopher	0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 19, 2015	EF1	Ezra 8 mi from Christopher	0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 19, 2015	EF0	Sunfield 9 mi from Christopher	0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jan 29, 2013	EF0	Mulkeytown 3 mi from Christopher	0.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012	EF1	Dowell 7 mi from Christopher	7.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 19, 2011	EF1	Royalton 9 mi from Christopher	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2011	EF1	Benton 8 mi from Christopher	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 8, 2009	EF1	Mulkeytown 6 mi from Christopher	1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 8, 2009	EF1	Du Quoin 7 mi from Christopher	3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 8, 2009	EF0	Royalton 7 mi from Christopher	0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Christopher

90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Christopher since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 19, 2011.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 10, 2026	damage a reported	Du Quoin, Royalton, Zeigler 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
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, Old Duquoin 3 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 12, 2024	64 mph, a estimat	Sesser 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 2024	75 mph, a estimat	Sesser, Benton Muni Airport 2 wind reports	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 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 2023	64 mph, a estimat	Buckner 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.

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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Christopher; 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 Christopher.

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