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Hail history for Sullivan, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sullivan on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Jun 17, 2026. Hail is most common here in March and May.
Recent hail near Sullivan
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3.00 in tea cup | Fairbanks, Lovington 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Sullivan |
| May 4, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Lovington, Sullivan, Bethany 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Sullivan |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Sullivan, Bethany 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Sullivan |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Findlay 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Sullivan |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Lovington 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Sullivan |
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Of 21 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in March (5) and May (4).
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Jun 17, 2026 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Fairbanks (9 mi from Sullivan)
National Weather Service description (English): A photo showed a 3-inch diameter jagged hailstone measured with a ruler...along with corn damaged from the large hail between Lovington and Arthur.Jul 16, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sullivan (1 mi from Sullivan)
May 15, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bethany (7 mi from Sullivan)
Mar 26, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sullivan (0 mi from Sullivan)
Nov 18, 2025 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Lovington (8 mi from Sullivan)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sullivan
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | EF1 | Ullrich 9 mi from Sullivan |
| Mar 14, 2025 | EF1 | Ullrich 9 mi from Sullivan |
| May 28, 2020 | EF? | Bethany 8 mi from Sullivan |
| May 28, 2020 | EF? | Ullrich 10 mi from Sullivan |
| Jun 19, 2019 | EF0 | Dunn 6 mi from Sullivan |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sullivan
66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sullivan since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Aug 29, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Lovington 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 75 mph, a estimat | Lovington 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Bethany, Sullivan 3 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Sullivan 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Sullivan 1 wind report |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 72 mph, a measured | Allenville, Bethany, Cooks Mills 5 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 100 mph, a estimat | Williamsburg, Lovington, Bethany 5 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Sullivan, Bethany 2 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Findlay 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 70 mph, a estimat | Sullivan, Fairbanks 2 wind reports |
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 Sullivan; 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 Sullivan.
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