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Hail history for Braidwood, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Braidwood on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 10, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and March.
Recent hail near Braidwood
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Carbon Hill 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Braidwood |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Braidwood by year
When hail season peaks near Braidwood
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and March (5).
Largest hail storms near Braidwood
Jul 10, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Essex (6 mi from Braidwood)
May 30, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gorman (6 mi from Braidwood)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Reed and Jugtown Roads.Sep 3, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Blodgett (9 mi from Braidwood)
Sep 27, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lorenzo (5 mi from Braidwood)
Mar 12, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Coal City (6 mi from Braidwood)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Braidwood
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | EF? | Wilmington 4 mi from Braidwood |
| Jul 15, 2024 | EF2 | Channahon 9 mi from Braidwood |
| Jul 28, 2023 | EF0 | Lorenzo 7 mi from Braidwood |
| May 17, 2020 | EF? | Pequot 4 mi from Braidwood |
| Jan 18, 2019 | EF? | Lorenzo 6 mi from Braidwood |
| Jun 22, 2016 | EF0 | Gorman 8 mi from Braidwood |
| Jun 22, 2015 | EF1 | Gorman 9 mi from Braidwood |
| Jun 22, 2015 | EF3 | Paytonville 9 mi from Braidwood |
| Jun 22, 2015 | EF2 | Braidwood 2 mi from Braidwood |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF2 | Central City 5 mi from Braidwood |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF2 | Braidwood 2 mi from Braidwood |
| May 28, 2013 | EF0 | Gorman 9 mi from Braidwood |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Braidwood
77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Braidwood since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on May 15, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Coal City 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Coal City, Braidwood, Wilmington 6 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Diamond, Carbon Hill 2 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 79 mph, measured | Gardner, Godley, Braidwood 9 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | East Brooklyn 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Lorenzo, Lakewood Shores, Braidwood 3 wind reports |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | East Brooklyn, Bonfield 2 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, Wilmington, Braidwood 4 wind reports |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 69 mph, estimated | Gardner, Millsdale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 69 mph, estimated | Braidwood 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 Braidwood; 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 Braidwood.
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