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Hail history for Johnston City, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Johnston City on 59 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Jun 30, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Johnston City
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Johnston City 1 hail report · closest near the center of Johnston City |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Crainville, Marion 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Johnston City |
| May 1, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Marion Wllmson, Carterville 3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Johnston City |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Zeigler 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Johnston City |
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Feb 28, 2017 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Johnston City (0 mi from Johnston City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than baseballs was associated with the supercell that spawned the EF-1 tornado further south in Williamson County.Jun 30, 2023 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Crainville (8 mi from Johnston City)
National Weather Service description (English): Giant hail occurred in a swath of Williamson County along Illinois Route 13. The swath of large hail began near the Marion/Williamson County airport, just east and southeast of Crainville. Hail slightly larger than baseballs pounded the area in the immediate vicinity of the Marion/Williamson County Regional Airport. Hail damage was reported to planes at the airport, including broken windows. Numerous vehicles were damaged by hail from quarter size to golf-ball size. Hail damage occurred at the baseball stadium near Interstate 57 at Route 13. There was major damage to multiple vehicles at a car dealership on Route 13 between the Marion airport and the downtown Marion area. The large hail swatMay 8, 2009 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Marion Wllmson (8 mi from Johnston City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was measured up to two inches in diameter on Route 148.Apr 15, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Zeigler (9 mi from Johnston City)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to hen egg size hail was reported.Mar 12, 2020 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Johnston City (2 mi from Johnston City)
National Weather Service description (English): Traffic was stopped on Interstate 57 outside Johnston City due to wind-driven large hail up to two inches in diameter. The hail was reported to be golf ball size in Johnston City.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Johnston City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2021 | EF1 | Ezra 6 mi from Johnston City |
| Jun 28, 2018 | EF0 | Johnston City 1 mi from Johnston City |
| Apr 3, 2018 | EF1 | Crainville 9 mi from Johnston City |
| Apr 3, 2018 | EF1 | Pittsburg 5 mi from Johnston City |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF1 | Crainville 9 mi from Johnston City |
| May 11, 2016 | EF0 | Cleburne 10 mi from Johnston City |
| Jun 19, 2015 | EF1 | Ezra 4 mi from Johnston City |
| May 8, 2009 | EF1 | Thompsonville 10 mi from Johnston City |
| May 8, 2009 | EF1 | Corinth 10 mi from Johnston City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Johnston City
86 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Johnston City since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 19, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Marion, Zeigler 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | West Frankfort 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 81 mph, a estimat | Ferges Town, Marion Wllmson 2 wind reports |
| Oct 19, 2025 | 96 mph, a estimat | West Frankfort 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Herrin 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Stiritz 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 90 mph, a estimat | Stiritz, West Frankfort, Corinth 5 wind reports |
| May 14, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Marion 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 75 mph, a estimat | New Denison 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 64 mph, a estimat | Herrin 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 Johnston City; 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 Johnston City.
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