Hail History

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Hail history for Scott Air Force Base, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 27, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.50 inApr 28, 2012
Ane haili ijiin 200649
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon34
Tornado ijiin 10 mile19
Wind reports within 10 miles119

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Scott Air Force Base on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.50 in on Apr 28, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Scott Air Force Base

DateSize hailWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Belleville
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Scott Air Force Base		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Willard
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Scott Air Force Base		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251.75 in
golf ball		O Fallon, Willard, Glenview
8 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Scott Air Force Base		NOAA Storm Events

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Of 49 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (14) and April (11).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Scott Air Force Base

Apr 28, 2012 · 3.50 in · Carbon (6 mi from Scott Air Force Base)

National Weather Service description (English): There were numerous reports of large hail across O'Fallon. The largest hail stones were three and a half inches by two inch disc shaped stones. Baseball sized hail was reported at Scott Air Force Base.

Sep 25, 2012 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Trenton (10 mi from Scott Air Force Base)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell across Trenton. Some of the hail stones were up to tennis ball size. Several cars had their windows broken out or cracked.

Jun 8, 2009 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Mascoutah (4 mi from Scott Air Force Base)

Feb 16, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mascoutah (4 mi from Scott Air Force Base)

May 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belleville (7 mi from Scott Air Force Base)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Scott Air Force Base

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 27, 2026EF1Scott AFB Belle
3 mi from Scott Air Force Base		5.8 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 27, 2026EF1Trenton
8 mi from Scott Air Force Base		3.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1Mascoutah
4 mi from Scott Air Force Base		7.9 mi long, 700 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1O Fallon
5 mi from Scott Air Force Base		5.9 mi long, 450 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF0Black Jack
8 mi from Scott Air Force Base		0.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF2Trenton
8 mi from Scott Air Force Base		3.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF0Summerfield
5 mi from Scott Air Force Base		2.9 mi long, 285 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF0New Baden
8 mi from Scott Air Force Base		7.6 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 15, 2023EF0Belleville
8 mi from Scott Air Force Base		1.1 mi long, 90 yd wide
Apr 15, 2023EF1Belleville
8 mi from Scott Air Force Base		3.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 19, 2022EF0Summerfield
7 mi from Scott Air Force Base		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 13, 2014EF1Wilderman
6 mi from Scott Air Force Base		1.4 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Scott Air Force Base

119 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Scott Air Force Base since 2006, on 82 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 10, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Apr 27, 202658 mph, a estimatBelleville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202569 mph, a estimatLebanon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202569 mph, a estimatEast Swansea
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202569 mph, a estimatBelleville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202563 mph, a estimatFreeburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202590 mph, a estimatLebanon, O Fallon, Shiloh Station
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202475 mph, a estimatNew Baden
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202460 mph, a measuredFreeburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 202370 mph, a estimatBelleville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202362 mph, a measuredScott AFB Belle
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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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Scott Air Force Base; 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 Scott Air Force Base.

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