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Hail history for Charleston, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Charleston on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 17, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Charleston
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Charleston 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Charleston |
| May 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Lerna 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Charleston |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Westfield 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Charleston |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Mattoon/Chrlstn 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Charleston |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Charleston by year
When hail season peaks near Charleston
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Charleston
Jun 17, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Charleston (2 mi from Charleston)
May 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Charleston (1 mi from Charleston)
Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westfield (10 mi from Charleston)
Mar 13, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campbell (5 mi from Charleston)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail at Bent Tree Golf Course.Jul 19, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Charleston (1 mi from Charleston)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Charleston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | EF? | Campbell 7 mi from Charleston |
| Mar 19, 2025 | EF1 | Rardin 8 mi from Charleston |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF1 | Rardin 8 mi from Charleston |
| Apr 16, 2006 | F1 | Humboldt 10 mi from Charleston |
| Apr 16, 2006 | F0 | Humboldt 7 mi from Charleston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Charleston
60 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Charleston since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Mar 31, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Coles County Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Ashmore 2 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Charleston 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Mattoon/Chrlstn 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Diona 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Hutton 1 wind report |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Ashmore, Fairgrange 2 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Charleston, Janesville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Campbell, Mattoon/Chrlstn 2 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Charleston 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 Charleston; 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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37 hail days
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 Charleston.
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