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Hail history for Oglesby, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 2, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 3, 2011

Ane haili ijiin 200626

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon17

Tornado ijiin 10 mile5

Wind reports within 10 miles118

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oglesby on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 3, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Oglesby

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Apr 2, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	North Utica 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Oglesby	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Oglesby meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Oglesby

Of 26 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (6) and April (5).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Oglesby

Jun 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ladd (10 mi from Oglesby)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail fell just south of Ladd, IL near mile marker 70 on Interstate 80 (Spring Valley Exit) at 2:43 pm June 15.

Apr 3, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dalzell (8 mi from Oglesby)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell about 1 mile northwest of Dalzell, IL on Interstate 80 near mile marker 72 at 1028 pm CDT April 3.

Feb 28, 2017 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Mark (10 mi from Oglesby)

Jul 10, 2017 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Peru (5 mi from Oglesby)

Mar 15, 2016 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Peru (4 mi from Oglesby)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oglesby

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 7, 2017	EF0	Ladd 10 mi from Oglesby	0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Feb 28, 2017	EF0	Cedar Pt 5 mi from Oglesby	1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 28, 2017	EF3	Utica Airpark Airport 6 mi from Oglesby	11.5 mi long, 800 yd wide
Jun 5, 2010	EF0	Twin Bluffs 7 mi from Oglesby	0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 16, 2006	F0	Ashkum 3 mi from Oglesby	0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oglesby

118 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oglesby since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 12, 2026	53 mph, a measured	Naplate 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	North Utica, Matthiessen State Park 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 2026	61 mph, a measured	Ottawa 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 2026	75 mph, a estimat	Spring Vly 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 2026	60 mph, a estimat	Granville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 2025	70 mph, a estimat	Peru 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Lostant 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Lostant 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Lostant 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 2025	67 mph, a measured	Illinois Valley Regional Airport, Lostant 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 Oglesby; 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 Oglesby.

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