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Hail history for Carmi, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Carmi on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Aug 5, 2008. Hail is most common here in March and July.
Recent hail near Carmi
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Carmi in the last two years.
Hail days near Carmi by year
When hail season peaks near Carmi
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (6) and July (2).
Largest hail storms near Carmi
Aug 5, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Carmi (1 mi from Carmi)
Mar 23, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Carmi (1 mi from Carmi)
Aug 19, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Carmi (1 mi from Carmi)
Jul 2, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Springerton (10 mi from Carmi)
May 11, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Enfield (9 mi from Carmi)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Carmi
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Garnerville 8 mi from Carmi |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF1 | Norris City 7 mi from Carmi |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF3 | Carmi Muni Airport 4 mi from Carmi |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF1 | Carmi 2 mi from Carmi |
| Apr 3, 2014 | EF1 | Trumbull 4 mi from Carmi |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF0 | Carmi 4 mi from Carmi |
| Apr 19, 2011 | EF2 | Concord 7 mi from Carmi |
| Apr 19, 2011 | EF1 | Epworth 3 mi from Carmi |
| May 10, 2006 | F0 | Phillipstown 9 mi from Carmi |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Carmi
40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Carmi since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jun 25, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Crossville 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | Crossville 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Carmi 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Carmi 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 59 mph, measured | Carmi 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2022 | 61 mph, measured | Carmi Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Crossville 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Crossville 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Carmi 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Carmi 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 Carmi; 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 Carmi.
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