Hail History

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Hail history for Wood River, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 3, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin3
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.25 inJun 15, 2010
Ane haili ijiin 200672
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon49
Tornado ijiin 10 mile16
Wind reports within 10 miles102

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wood River on 72 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Jun 15, 2010. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Wood River

DateSize hailWhereSource
May 3, 20262.00 in
hen egg		Fairmont, Milton, Godfrey
8 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Wood River		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20262.00 in
hen egg		Forest Homes, Alton, Cottage Hills
14 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Wood River		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		East Alton
1 hail report · closest near the center of Wood River		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Milton
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Wood River		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Maryland Place, Mitchell, Glen Carbon
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Wood River		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Glen Carbon Crossing
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Wood River		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Wood River meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Wood River

Of 72 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (25) and May (13).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Wood River

Jun 15, 2010 · 2.25 in · Le Claire (9 mi from Wood River)

National Weather Service description (English): Disc shaped hail with the biggest measuring 2.25 inches wide.

Apr 27, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Forest Homes (3 mi from Wood River)

May 3, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Fairmont (6 mi from Wood River)

Feb 16, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Spanish Lake (8 mi from Wood River)

Mar 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Spanish Lake (8 mi from Wood River)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wood River

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 27, 2026EF?Fort Bellefontaine
6 mi from Wood River		0.6 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 11, 2026EF1Moro
7 mi from Wood River		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF2West Alton
9 mi from Wood River		4.2 mi long, 1,320 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1Fairmont
6 mi from Wood River		2.5 mi long, 430 yd wide
Apr 18, 2024EF1Midway
9 mi from Wood River		3.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Dec 10, 2021EF3Mitchell
8 mi from Wood River		4.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF1Larimore
5 mi from Wood River		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF3Oldenburg
3 mi from Wood River		8.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 31, 2012EF0St Thomas
6 mi from Wood River		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 22, 2011EF1Baden
10 mi from Wood River		0.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 22, 2011EF2Granite City
9 mi from Wood River		5.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 27, 2011EF1Glen Carbon
8 mi from Wood River		2.4 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wood River

102 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wood River since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on May 23, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 2026damage a reportedGodfrey
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 11, 202667 mph, a measuredStl Rgnl Airport Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202569 mph, a estimatMilton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, a estimatGodfrey
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202558 mph, a estimatMelville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202364 mph, a estimatEast Alton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202370 mph, a estimatLe Claire
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202370 mph, a estimatStl Rgnl Airport Airport, Roxana
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202372 mph, a measuredStl Rgnl Airport Airport, Dorsey, Bluff Jct
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202270 mph, a estimatMaryland Place, Alton
2 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 Wood River; 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 Wood River.

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