Hail History

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Hail history for South Jacksonville, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 20, 20251.25 in (50-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)May 10, 2017
Ane haili ijiin 200626
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon18
Tornado ijiin 10 mile9
Wind reports within 10 miles56

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Jacksonville on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 10, 2017. Hail is most common here in March and May.

Recent hail near South Jacksonville

DateSize hailWhereSource
May 20, 20252.00 in
hen egg		Jacksonville
3 hail reports · closest near the center of South Jacksonville		NOAA Storm Events

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

JanFeb6Mar4Apr6May4JunJul2Aug1Sep2OctNov1Dec

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May 10, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Jacksonville Airport (6 mi from South Jacksonville)

Mar 15, 2016 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Jacksonville (1 mi from South Jacksonville)

May 20, 2025 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Jacksonville (1 mi from South Jacksonville)

May 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jacksonville (2 mi from South Jacksonville)

Aug 13, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pisgah (6 mi from South Jacksonville)

National Weather Service description (English): The hail did significant crop damage to a bean field near the town of Pisgah.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Jacksonville

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 18, 2025EF0Lynnville
5 mi from South Jacksonville		4.7 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jun 18, 2025EF1Riggston
8 mi from South Jacksonville		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 18, 2025EF1Lynnville
8 mi from South Jacksonville		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 18, 2025EF1Jacksonville
3 mi from South Jacksonville		3.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 18, 2025EF2Jacksonville Airport
5 mi from South Jacksonville		6.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF?Chapin
8 mi from South Jacksonville		0.7 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0Arcadia
7 mi from South Jacksonville		1.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 11, 2021EF0Alexander
9 mi from South Jacksonville		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 31, 2012EF0Rees Station
9 mi from South Jacksonville		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Jacksonville

56 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Jacksonville since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 20, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 20, 202653 mph, a measuredConcord
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202670 mph, a estimatJacksonville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202681 mph, a estimatJacksonville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202560 mph, a estimatJacksonville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202570 mph, a estimatRiggston, Jacksonville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202560 mph, a measuredJacksonville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202370 mph, a estimatJacksonville, Woodson
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 19, 202270 mph, a estimatJacksonville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202260 mph, a estimatJacksonville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 202260 mph, a estimatWoodson
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 South Jacksonville; 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 South Jacksonville.

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