Hail History

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Hail history for Abingdon, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 15, 20240.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Sep 27, 2019
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles46

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Abingdon on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 27, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and March.

Recent hail near Abingdon

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

Hail days near Abingdon by year

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When hail season peaks near Abingdon

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and March (3).

JanFeb3Mar1Apr3May5Jun1Jul2Aug3Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Abingdon

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cameron (6 mi from Abingdon)

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 (2 mi from Abingdon)

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 (4 mi from Abingdon)

Mar 15, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greenbush (10 mi from Abingdon)

Sep 27, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Abingdon (0 mi from Abingdon)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Abingdon

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 14, 2024EF1Greenbush
9 mi from Abingdon		0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 14, 2024EF1Avon
8 mi from Abingdon		0.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 25, 2021EF?Berwick
4 mi from Abingdon		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 18, 2021EF1Hermon
4 mi from Abingdon		10.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 9, 2016EF0Greenbush
10 mi from Abingdon		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 15, 2016EF1Avon
9 mi from Abingdon		1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 5, 2010EF0Eastside Galesburg
3 mi from Abingdon		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Abingdon

46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Abingdon since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Mar 14, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 18, 202570 mph, estimatedLondon Mills, Greenbush
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202569 mph, measuredGalesburg Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202470 mph, estimatedGalesburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202370 mph, estimatedAvon, St Augustine
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202381 mph, estimatedBerwick, Abingdon
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202364 mph, estimatedAvon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202190 mph, estimatedAvon, London Mills, Abingdon
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202070 mph, estimatedCameron
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 202060 mph, estimatedAbingdon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 201960 mph, estimatedAbingdon
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 Abingdon; 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 Abingdon.

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