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Hail history for Carbondale, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Carbondale on 52 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 30, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Carbondale ranks #228 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Carbondale
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Carbondale, Murphysboro 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Carbondale |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Barr 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Carbondale |
| May 16, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Murphysboro, Mt Carbon, Cambria 5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Carbondale |
| May 1, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Grange Hall, Carterville 3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Carbondale |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Bush, De Soto, Blairsville 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Carbondale |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Carbondale by year
When hail season peaks near Carbondale
Of the 52 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (16) and May (16).
Largest hail storms near Carbondale
Jun 30, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Crainville (9 mi from Carbondale)
National Weather Service description (English): Giant hail occurred in a swath of Williamson County along Illinois Route 13. The swath of large hail began near the Marion/Williamson County airport, just east and southeast of Crainville. Hail slightly larger than baseballs pounded the area in the immediate vicinity of the Marion/Williamson County Regional Airport. Hail damage was reported to planes at the airport, including broken windows. Numerous vehicles were damaged by hail from quarter size to golf-ball size. Hail damage occurred at the baseball stadium near Interstate 57 at Route 13. There was major damage to multiple vehicles at a car dealership on Route 13 between the Marion airport and the downtown Marion area. The large hail swatMay 16, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Murphysboro (7 mi from Carbondale)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail estimated up to two inch diameter fell on the north side of Murphysboro at Illinois Ave/6th St.May 8, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · De Soto (6 mi from Carbondale)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from quarter to golf-ball size affected the Carbondale area north to DeSoto. Quarter to half-dollar size hail fell in DeSoto. On the east side of Carbondale, at least ten car windshields were broken by golf-ball size hail. Hail from one to one-and-one-half inches in diameter was reported on the west and north sides of Carbondale.May 20, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Murphysboro (8 mi from Carbondale)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail damaged cars, roofs, and siding.Apr 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Murphysboro (10 mi from Carbondale)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Carbondale
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | EF4 | Wolf Creek 8 mi from Carbondale |
| May 8, 2024 | EF0 | Boskydell 5 mi from Carbondale |
| May 8, 2024 | EF1 | Wolf Creek 5 mi from Carbondale |
| Apr 3, 2018 | EF1 | Crainville 8 mi from Carbondale |
| Apr 5, 2017 | EF1 | Carterville 4 mi from Carbondale |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF0 | Etherton 9 mi from Carbondale |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF1 | Crainville 8 mi from Carbondale |
| Jun 19, 2015 | EF1 | Murphysboro 6 mi from Carbondale |
| Apr 24, 2014 | EF1 | Mt Carbon 7 mi from Carbondale |
| Feb 20, 2014 | EF1 | Etherton 9 mi from Carbondale |
| Mar 23, 2012 | EF0 | Barr 4 mi from Carbondale |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF2 | Makanda 9 mi from Carbondale |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Carbondale
93 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Carbondale since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jan 29, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | De Soto 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Carbondale, Crbndl/Mrfysbro, De Soto 3 wind reports |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Barr 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Cambria 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Murphysboro 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Water Vly 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Carterville, Murphysboro, Crainville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Murphysboro 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Makanda 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 67 mph, measured | Crbndl/Mrfysbro 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 Carbondale; 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 Carbondale.
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