Hail History

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Hail history for Mattoon, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJun 17, 20262.75 in (baseball)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin5
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 17, 2026
Ane haili ijiin 200637
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon21
Tornado ijiin 10 mile10
Wind reports within 10 miles105

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mattoon on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 17, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and March.

Recent hail near Mattoon

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jun 17, 20262.75 in
baseball
Dorans, Humboldt
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Mattoon
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 20260.75 in
1-sent coin
Cooks Mills
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Mattoon
NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin
Lerna
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Mattoon
NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 20260.75 in
1-sent coin
Mattoon
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Mattoon
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin
Mattoon, Magnet
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Mattoon
NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251.25 in
50-sent coin
Mattoon/Chrlstn
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Mattoon
NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Mattoon meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Mattoon

Of 37 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (10) and March (8).

Jan1Feb8Mar6Apr10May8Jun3Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Mattoon

Jun 17, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Dorans (7 mi from Mattoon)

Mar 23, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Etna (9 mi from Mattoon)

Mar 13, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campbell (10 mi from Mattoon)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail at Bent Tree Golf Course.

May 28, 2011 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Aetna (8 mi from Mattoon)

May 24, 2006 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Dunlap (1 mi from Mattoon)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mattoon

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 17, 2026EF2Dorans
4 mi from Mattoon
13.0 mi long, 800 yd wide
Apr 30, 2025EF?Campbell
9 mi from Mattoon
0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF2Trilla
9 mi from Mattoon
7.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF1Dorans
4 mi from Mattoon
0.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Dec 10, 2021EF2Gays
9 mi from Mattoon
3.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 10, 2021EF2Magnet
5 mi from Mattoon
8.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 29, 2013EF0Cooks Mills
7 mi from Mattoon
0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 15, 2011EF0Sexson Corner
7 mi from Mattoon
0.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 6, 2008EF1Trilla
6 mi from Mattoon
5.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 16, 2006F1Humboldt
8 mi from Mattoon
5.0 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mattoon

105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mattoon since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Aug 29, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 202645 mph, a measuredColes County Airport
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage a reportedMattoon
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, a estimatMattoon
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202660 mph, a estimatMattoon
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202560 mph, a estimatMattoon
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202562 mph, a measuredMattoon/Chrlstn, Mattoon
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, a estimatParadise, Mattoon
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 202570 mph, a estimatAllenville, Cooks Mills, Dorans
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202560 mph, a estimatJanesville
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202460 mph, a estimatMattoon
2 wind reports
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.

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 Mattoon; 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 Mattoon.

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