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Hail history for Aledo, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Aledo on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 17, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Aledo
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Seaton 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Aledo |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Viola 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Aledo |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Aledo by year
When hail season peaks near Aledo
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and March (3).
Largest hail storms near Aledo
Apr 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Marston (8 mi from Aledo)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported quarter to golf ball sized hail. The hail lasted for 10 minutes and the report was delayed.Aug 17, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Aledo (0 mi from Aledo)
Apr 13, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Aledo (0 mi from Aledo)
May 25, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Marston (8 mi from Aledo)
Feb 27, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Aledo (1 mi from Aledo)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Aledo
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | EF0 | Viola 8 mi from Aledo |
| Jun 3, 2025 | EF1 | Mannon 9 mi from Aledo |
| Jun 3, 2025 | EF1 | Edgington 9 mi from Aledo |
| Jun 3, 2025 | EF1 | Hamlet 8 mi from Aledo |
| Jun 3, 2025 | EF1 | Reynolds 10 mi from Aledo |
| Aug 20, 2022 | EF? | Mannon 10 mi from Aledo |
| Aug 20, 2022 | EF? | Aledo 1 mi from Aledo |
| Nov 10, 2020 | EF1 | Joy 8 mi from Aledo |
| Nov 10, 2020 | EF1 | Burgess 7 mi from Aledo |
| Nov 10, 2020 | EF1 | Reynolds 9 mi from Aledo |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF0 | Marston 8 mi from Aledo |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF0 | Edgington 9 mi from Aledo |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Aledo
37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Aledo since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Mar 5, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 57 mph, measured | Aledo 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Aledo 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Reynolds 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Aledo 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Hamlet 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Old Gilchrist 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 81 mph, estimated | Seaton, Millersburg 3 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Gilchrist 1 wind report |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Aledo 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 75 mph, estimated | Seaton 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 Aledo; 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 Aledo.
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