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Hail history for Hamilton County, IL
28 hail reports in Hamilton County since 2006 on 23 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 6, 2019.
Cities in Hamilton County
Recent hail in Hamilton County
No hail was reported in Hamilton County in the last two years.
Hail days in Hamilton County by year
When hail season peaks in Hamilton County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Hamilton County
42 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Hamilton County since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 10, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage a reported | McLeansboro 1 wind report |
| Oct 19, 2025 | 81 mph, a estimat | Diamond City, Mc Leansboro 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 85 mph, a estimat | Blairsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Diamond City 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 75 mph, a estimat | Mc Leansboro, Broughton 2 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 75 mph, a estimat | Garrison 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 64 mph, a estimat | Mc Leansboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 81 mph, a estimat | Dahlgren 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 60 mph, a estimat | Dahlgren 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 70 mph, a estimat | Dale 1 wind report |
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 Hamilton County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).