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Hail history for Knox County, IL
81 hail reports in Knox County since 2006 on 51 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 13, 2006.
Cities in Knox County
Recent hail in Knox County
No hail was reported in Knox County in the last two years.
Hail days in Knox County by year
When hail season peaks in Knox County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Knox County
137 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Knox County since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Mar 14, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Galesburg, Williamsfield 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Victoria 1 wind report |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Centerville 3 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | London Mills 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Knox 1 wind report |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Maquon 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 69 mph, a measured | Galesburg Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Dahinda 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 100 mph, a estimat | Oak Run, Galesburg 4 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Centerville, Oak Run, Dahinda 4 wind reports |
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 Knox 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).