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Hail history for Murphysboro, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 27, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Aug 16, 2012

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Ane haili 1 inch o pwon31

Tornado ijiin 10 mile7

Wind reports within 10 miles85

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Murphysboro on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Aug 16, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Murphysboro

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Apr 27, 2026	1.75 in golf ball	Vergennes, Gorham, Sato 5 hail reports · closest near the center of Murphysboro	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Barr 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Murphysboro	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	2.00 in hen egg	Murphysboro, Harrison, Mt Carbon 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Murphysboro	NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 2025	1.75 in golf ball	Grange Hall 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Murphysboro	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	De Soto 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Murphysboro	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 48 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (12).

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Aug 16, 2012 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Gorham (8 mi from Murphysboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was just slightly smaller than baseballs.

May 16, 2025 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Murphysboro (1 mi from Murphysboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail estimated up to two inch diameter fell on the north side of Murphysboro at Illinois Ave/6th St.

May 8, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oraville (6 mi from Murphysboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball hail fell on the north side of Murphysboro. An auto sales and home sales business received minimal damage. Vehicles were dinged at a residence northwest of Murphysboro. Smaller hail around the size of nickels fell downtown.

May 20, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Murphysboro (3 mi from Murphysboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail damaged cars, roofs, and siding.

Apr 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Murphysboro (3 mi from Murphysboro)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Murphysboro

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 1, 2017	EF0	Etherton 5 mi from Murphysboro	4.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 19, 2015	EF1	Murphysboro 1 mi from Murphysboro	0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 24, 2014	EF1	Mt Carbon 2 mi from Murphysboro	2.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 20, 2014	EF1	Etherton 5 mi from Murphysboro	0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012	EF0	Barr 3 mi from Murphysboro	1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 8, 2009	EF0	Elkville 8 mi from Murphysboro	0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 25, 2008	EF0	Murphysboro 5 mi from Murphysboro	0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Murphysboro

85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Murphysboro since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jan 29, 2008.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 8, 2026	damage a reported	De Soto 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 27, 2026	64 mph, a measured	Carbondale, Crbndl/Mrfysbro, De Soto 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 2025	70 mph, a estimat	Barr 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 2024	75 mph, a estimat	Gorham 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 2024	81 mph, a estimat	Gorham 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	Murphysboro 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 2024	64 mph, a estimat	Vergennes 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 2023	64 mph, a estimat	Murphysboro, Gorham, De Soto 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 2023	60 mph, a estimat	Murphysboro 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 2023	67 mph, a measured	Crbndl/Mrfysbro 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 Murphysboro; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Murphysboro.

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