Hail HistoryLekin › Illinois › Lawrence County
Hail history for Lawrence County, IL
50 hail reports in Lawrence County since 2006 on 36 days. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jan 17, 2012.
Cities in Lawrence County
Recent hail in Lawrence County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Bridgeport 1 hail report |
Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.
Hail days in Lawrence County by year
When hail season peaks in Lawrence County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Lawrence County
100 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Lawrence County since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 2, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage a reported | Lawrenceville 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Lawrenceville 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Chauncey, Lawrenceville Airport, Lawrenceville 6 wind reports |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 60 mph, a measured | Lawrenceville Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 63 mph, a measured | Lawrenceville Airport, Lawrenceville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 64 mph, a measured | Lawrenceville 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Lawrenceville, Lawrenceville Airport 2 wind reports |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Sumner 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 61 mph, a measured | Grays Corner 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 59 mph, a measured | Grays Corner 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 Lawrence 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).