Hail History

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Hail history for Bethalto, IL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 4, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 3, 2026
Hail days since 200662
Days with hail 1 inch or larger41
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles91

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bethalto on 62 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 3, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Bethalto

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 4, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Worden, Prairietown
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Bethalto		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 20262 in
hen egg		Fairmont, Milton, Godfrey
8 hail reports · closest near the center of Bethalto		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20262 in
hen egg		Forest Homes, Alton, Cottage Hills
15 hail reports · closest near the center of Bethalto		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20261 in
quarter		East Alton
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Bethalto		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 20251 in
quarter		Milton
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Bethalto		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 Bethalto by year

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When hail season peaks near Bethalto

Of the 62 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (21) and May (15).

1Jan1Feb5Mar21Apr15May8Jun4Jul2Aug2Sep3OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bethalto

Apr 27, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Forest Homes (3 mi from Bethalto)

May 3, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fairmont (9 mi from Bethalto)

May 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edwardsville (8 mi from Bethalto)

Apr 3, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wood River (5 mi from Bethalto)

May 31, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brighton (10 mi from Bethalto)

National Weather Service description (English): Local law enforcement reported hail up to golf ball size in Brighton.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bethalto

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 27, 2026EF?Fort Bellefontaine
9 mi from Bethalto		0.6 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 11, 2026EF1Moro
3 mi from Bethalto		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1Fairmont
9 mi from Bethalto		2.5 mi long, 430 yd wide
Apr 18, 2024EF1Midway
4 mi from Bethalto		3.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF1Larimore
9 mi from Bethalto		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF3Oldenburg
8 mi from Bethalto		8.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 27, 2011EF1Glen Carbon
9 mi from Bethalto		2.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 4, 2007EF0Wood River
4 mi from Bethalto		0.0 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 19, 2006F0Edwardsville
10 mi from Bethalto		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 24, 2006F0Stl Rgnl Airport Airport
3 mi from Bethalto		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F0Dorsey
4 mi from Bethalto		5.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F0Staunton
10 mi from Bethalto		11.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bethalto

91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bethalto since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on May 23, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedGodfrey
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 15, 202658 mph, estimatedBunker Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202667 mph, measuredStl Rgnl Airport Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202569 mph, estimatedMilton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedGodfrey
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202558 mph, estimatedMelville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202364 mph, estimatedEast Alton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202370 mph, estimatedLe Claire
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202370 mph, estimatedStl Rgnl Airport Airport, Roxana
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202372 mph, measuredStl Rgnl Airport Airport, Dorsey, Bluff Jct
3 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 Bethalto; 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 Bethalto.

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