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Hail history for Rantoul, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileMar 26, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 28, 2019

Ane haili ijiin 200611

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon7

Tornado ijiin 10 mile9

Wind reports within 10 miles43

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rantoul on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 28, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Rantoul

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Mar 26, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Dewey 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Rantoul	NOAA Storm Events
Feb 19, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Chanute AFB, Rantoul 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Rantoul	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Rantoul meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Rantoul

Of 11 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (2) and April (2).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Rantoul

May 28, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Prospect (4 mi from Rantoul)

Apr 8, 2015 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Thomasboro (9 mi from Rantoul)

Apr 9, 2015 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Dewey (7 mi from Rantoul)

Feb 27, 2023 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Gifford (7 mi from Rantoul)

Mar 31, 2023 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Rantoul (1 mi from Rantoul)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rantoul

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jun 11, 2026	EF1	Ludlow 7 mi from Rantoul	2.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026	EF1	Paxton 9 mi from Rantoul	0.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 18, 2026	EF0	Perdueville 8 mi from Rantoul	1.0 mi long, 80 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025	EF1	Sellers 9 mi from Rantoul	13.7 mi long, 450 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023	EF1	Dewey 7 mi from Rantoul	10.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jun 25, 2021	EF?	Fisher 9 mi from Rantoul	0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 26, 2018	EF1	Chanute AFB 4 mi from Rantoul	3.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	Thomasboro 5 mi from Rantoul	14.7 mi long, 880 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006	F0	Flatville 8 mi from Rantoul	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rantoul

43 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rantoul since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on May 21, 2024.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 11, 2026	damage a reported	Paxton 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 2026	81 mph, a estimat	Rantoul, Thomasboro, Chanute AFB 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2025	70 mph, a estimat	Chanute AFB 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Dewey 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 2024	70 mph, a estimat	Leverett, Ludlow, Rantoul 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	Dillsburg 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	Rantoul, Chanute AFB 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 2023	70 mph, a estimat	Chanute AFB 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 2023	70 mph, a estimat	Sellers 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 2022	60 mph, a estimat	Leverett 3 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 Rantoul; 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 Rantoul.

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