Hail History

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Hail history for Beecher, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 11, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Sep 27, 2019
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles40
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles170

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Beecher on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Sep 27, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Beecher

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 11, 20260.88 in
nickel		Cedar Lake
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Beecher		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		Grant Park
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Beecher		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Beecher by year

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When hail season peaks near Beecher

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and May (9).

1JanFeb5Mar1Apr9May14Jun4Jul3Aug1Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Beecher

Sep 27, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Grant Park (6 mi from Beecher)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported on 11000 E just north of 9000 N.

Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sauk Vlg (10 mi from Beecher)

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beecher (1 mi from Beecher)

National Weather Service description (English): Up to golf ball size hail was reported near the town of Beecher. Specific reports include golf ball and half dollar size hail approximately one and two miles south of Beecher, respectively, on Illinois Route 1. Half dollar size hail was also reported near the intersection of Ashland Avenue and Peotone-Beecher Road.

Jun 12, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crete (7 mi from Beecher)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported near Wayne Drive and Naoma Drive.

Aug 17, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Peotone (10 mi from Beecher)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail to the size of golf balls fell for several minutes over much of Peotone causing damage to roofs, siding and vehicles.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Beecher

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF0Kreitzburg
9 mi from Beecher		6.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF0Creston
8 mi from Beecher		4.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF0Sherburnville
8 mi from Beecher		0.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF0Belshaw
8 mi from Beecher		9.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Steger
9 mi from Beecher		1.6 mi long, 90 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF1Cedar Lake
8 mi from Beecher		0.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Peotone
9 mi from Beecher		6.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Sherburnville
6 mi from Beecher		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Eagle Lake
4 mi from Beecher		1.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Brunswick
5 mi from Beecher		16.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0North Hayden
10 mi from Beecher		2.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF0Whitaker
10 mi from Beecher		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Beecher

170 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Beecher since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 104 mph on Jul 27, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedPeotone, Crete
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202687 mph, measuredPeotone, Beecher, Monee
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026104 mph, measuredGoodenow, Monee, University Park
15 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedSteger
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202659 mph, measuredPeotone
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202658 mph, estimatedSollitt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202668 mph, measuredEagle Lake, Kreitzburg, Beecher
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202567 mph, measuredKreitzburg, Crete
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202569 mph, estimatedCrete, Eagle Lake, Peotone
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202570 mph, estimatedSouth Chicago Heights
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 Beecher; 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 Beecher.

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