Hail History

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Hail history for McLeansboro, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 27, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 6, 2019
Ane haili ijiin 200619
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon9
Tornado ijiin 10 mile2
Wind reports within 10 miles28

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of McLeansboro on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 6, 2019. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near McLeansboro

DateSize hailWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Macedonia
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from McLeansboro		NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar McLeansboro meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan McLeansboro

Of 19 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (6) and March (3).

Jan1Feb3Mar6Apr1May1Jun3Jul2Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan McLeansboro

Mar 11, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Leansboro (6 mi from McLeansboro)

May 27, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Leansboro (1 mi from McLeansboro)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail from quarter to golf-ball size crossed the Mcleansboro area in association with a severe thunderstorm cell.

Aug 6, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Leansboro (6 mi from McLeansboro)

National Weather Service description (English): The hail was reported at Illinois Highway 242 and County Road 20, which is near Piopolis.

Sep 27, 2006 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Mc Leansboro (0 mi from McLeansboro)

Apr 5, 2017 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Mc Leansboro (1 mi from McLeansboro)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of McLeansboro

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 19, 2015EF0Flint
8 mi from McLeansboro		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2011EF1Mc Leansboro
6 mi from McLeansboro		3.4 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near McLeansboro

28 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of McLeansboro since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on May 31, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 26, 2026damage a reportedMcLeansboro
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Oct 19, 202581 mph, a estimatDiamond City, Mc Leansboro
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202485 mph, a estimatBlairsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202470 mph, a estimatDiamond City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202475 mph, a estimatBroughton, Mc Leansboro
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202364 mph, a estimatMc Leansboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 202370 mph, a estimatDale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 9, 202360 mph, a estimatMc Leansboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202270 mph, a estimatMc Leansboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 201964 mph, a estimatMc Leansboro
1 wind report		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 McLeansboro; 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 McLeansboro.

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