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Hail history for Carlinville, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Carlinville on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 26, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Carlinville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Macoupin Station 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Carlinville |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Carlinville 1 hail report · closest near the center of Carlinville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Carlinville by year
When hail season peaks near Carlinville
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Carlinville
May 28, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Enos (5 mi from Carlinville)
Jun 12, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Nilwood (9 mi from Carlinville)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail damaged a car windshield just west of Nilwood.May 26, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Womac (6 mi from Carlinville)
Apr 4, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Standard City (4 mi from Carlinville)
Sep 4, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Macoupin Station (7 mi from Carlinville)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail was reported at Beaver Dam State Park.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Carlinville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | EF1 | Standard City 5 mi from Carlinville |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF0 | Macoupin Station 5 mi from Carlinville |
| Jul 15, 2020 | EF? | Palmyra Zelmer Airport 9 mi from Carlinville |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF0 | Womac 9 mi from Carlinville |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF0 | Barnett 10 mi from Carlinville |
| Mar 8, 2009 | EF1 | Enos 4 mi from Carlinville |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F0 | Gillespie 8 mi from Carlinville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Carlinville
20 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Carlinville since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 29, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Macoupin Station 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Barnett, Carlinville 2 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Womac 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Gillespie 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Womac 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Carlinville 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2017 | 70 mph, estimated | Nilwood 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Hettick 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2016 | 64 mph, estimated | Carlinville 1 wind report |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 64 mph, estimated | Womac 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 Carlinville; 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 Carlinville.
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