Hail History

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Hail history for Paxton, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 20, 20251.50 in (ping pong ball)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 7, 2011
Ane haili ijiin 20068
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon5
Tornado ijiin 10 mile14
Wind reports within 10 miles45

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Paxton on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 7, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Paxton

DateSize hailWhereSource
May 20, 20251.50 in
ping pong ball		Clarence, Paxton
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Paxton		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Paxton meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Paxton

Of 8 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (4) and June (2).

JanFebMar1Apr4May2JunJulAugSepOct1NovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Paxton

May 7, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Loda (4 mi from Paxton)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranged between the size of quarters to golf balls in the Loda area.

May 20, 2025 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Clarence (4 mi from Paxton)

May 26, 2017 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Paxton (1 mi from Paxton)

Jun 19, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Paxton (1 mi from Paxton)

Apr 9, 2015 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Paxton (0 mi from Paxton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Paxton

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF1Paxton
2 mi from Paxton		2.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF1Bayles Lake
2 mi from Paxton		4.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF1Ludlow
5 mi from Paxton		2.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF1Paxton
5 mi from Paxton		0.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 18, 2026EF0Perdueville
6 mi from Paxton		1.0 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF1Perdueville
6 mi from Paxton		2.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF1Lake Iroquois
6 mi from Paxton		6.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 20, 2025EF?Perdueville
3 mi from Paxton		0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 2, 2025EF1Loda
3 mi from Paxton		2.3 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 4, 2024EF?Melvin
8 mi from Paxton		1.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Reilly
10 mi from Paxton		7.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2023EF?Clarence
5 mi from Paxton		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Paxton

45 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Paxton since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Aug 12, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 202662 mph, a measuredPaxton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage a reportedPaxton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, a estimatPaxton
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202660 mph, a estimatElliott, Paxton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, a estimatPaxton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202660 mph, a measuredLoda
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, a estimatLake Iroquois
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202560 mph, a estimatClarence
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, a estimatPaxton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202463 mph, a estimatPaxton
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.

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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 Paxton.

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