Hail History

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Hail history for Centralia, IL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 28, 2012
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles75

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Centralia on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 28, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Centralia

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20261 in
quarter		Beverly
1 hail report · closest near the center of Centralia		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251 in
quarter		Richview
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Centralia		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Centralia
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Centralia		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 Centralia by year

206207108091105116121132141151617181920212212324225126

When hail season peaks near Centralia

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and May (5).

JanFeb3Mar9Apr5May4Jun1Jul1Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Centralia

Apr 28, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Hoyleton (9 mi from Centralia)

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Centralia (0 mi from Centralia)

Jun 26, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Odin (8 mi from Centralia)

Mar 30, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Centralia (0 mi from Centralia)

Apr 26, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hoyleton (10 mi from Centralia)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Centralia

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 15, 2026EF1Ferrin
9 mi from Centralia		4.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Selmaville
9 mi from Centralia		6.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 24, 2021EF0Richview
10 mi from Centralia		2.0 mi long, 180 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF1Alda
7 mi from Centralia		3.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF0Wamac
3 mi from Centralia		1.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 19, 2011EF1Centralia Muni Airport
3 mi from Centralia		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 5, 2008EF0Sedan
8 mi from Centralia		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Feb 5, 2008EF0Sedan
7 mi from Centralia		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Centralia

75 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Centralia since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Apr 19, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedDix
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 21, 202664 mph, estimatedSandoval
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202658 mph, estimatedCentralia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202670 mph, estimatedOdin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202658 mph, estimatedCentralia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202675 mph, estimatedCentral City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 8, 202658 mph, estimatedShattuc
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202575 mph, estimatedHoyleton, Centralia
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202569 mph, estimatedOdin, Centralia
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202569 mph, estimatedCentralia
1 wind report		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 Centralia; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Centralia.

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