Hail History

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Hail history for Galesburg, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 15, 20240.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 8, 2020
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles71

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Galesburg on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 8, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Galesburg ranks #490 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Galesburg

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Galesburg in the last two years.

Hail days near Galesburg by year

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When hail season peaks near Galesburg

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (6).

Jan1Feb4Mar6Apr7May6JunJul4Aug3Sep2Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Galesburg

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cameron (8 mi from Galesburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell 2 miles southeast of Cameron, IL at 740 pm CDT May 22.

Sep 3, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Abingdon (8 mi from Galesburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Significant weather observer reported golf ball sized hail north of Abingdon.

Jun 10, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Abingdon (6 mi from Galesburg)

Mar 20, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Galesburg (0 mi from Galesburg)

Apr 8, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Coldbrook (8 mi from Galesburg)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Galesburg

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2010EF0Eastside Galesburg
8 mi from Galesburg		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Galesburg

71 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Galesburg since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Mar 14, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 17, 202663 mph, estimatedGalesburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202560 mph, estimatedKnox
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202569 mph, measuredGalesburg Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202470 mph, estimatedGalesburg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202360 mph, estimatedGalesburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202360 mph, estimatedWataga
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202364 mph, measuredHenderson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202260 mph, estimatedGalesburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 202260 mph, estimatedGalesburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202181 mph, estimatedAbingdon, North Henderson
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 Galesburg; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Galesburg.

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