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Hail history for Virden, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Virden on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 30, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Virden
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Virden in the last two years.
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Of 26 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (10) and May (7).
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May 30, 2008 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Divernon (8 mi from Virden)
Aug 13, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Divernon (5 mi from Virden)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2.00 inches in diameter damaged several vehicles southeast of the town of Auburn.Jun 12, 2022 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Nilwood (8 mi from Virden)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail damaged a car windshield just west of Nilwood.May 7, 2023 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Auburn (6 mi from Virden)
Jan 7, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Modesto Weber Airport (7 mi from Virden)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Virden
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | EF0 | Glenarm 9 mi from Virden |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF0 | Mc Vey 8 mi from Virden |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF0 | Waggoner 8 mi from Virden |
| Mar 5, 2022 | EF1 | Waggoner 9 mi from Virden |
| Jun 24, 2021 | EF? | Modesto Weber Airport 8 mi from Virden |
| Jul 21, 2020 | EF1 | Compro 7 mi from Virden |
| Jul 15, 2020 | EF0 | Farmersville 5 mi from Virden |
| Jul 15, 2020 | EF0 | Divernon 6 mi from Virden |
| Feb 20, 2014 | EF0 | Cimic 9 mi from Virden |
| Apr 19, 2011 | EF3 | Girard 5 mi from Virden |
| Apr 19, 2011 | EF2 | Farmersville 7 mi from Virden |
| May 30, 2008 | EF1 | Lowder 10 mi from Virden |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Virden
58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Virden since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Nov 17, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Mc Vey 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Divernon 1 wind report |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Auburn 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Farmersville 1 wind report |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 60 mph, a estimat | Auburn 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 70 mph, a estimat | White Oak 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 70 mph, a estimat | Auburn, Divernon, Farmersville 4 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 70 mph, a estimat | Modesto Weber Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 60 mph, a estimat | Lowder 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 70 mph, a estimat | Auburn 1 wind report |
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 Virden; 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 Virden.
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