Hail History

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Hail history for Chatham, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20063.25 inMay 7, 2023
Hail days since 200661
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles189

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chatham on 61 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on May 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and March.

Recent hail near Chatham

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20260.88 in
nickel		Springfield, Curran
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Chatham		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 15, 20260.88 in
nickel		Springfield
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Chatham		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 3, 20261 in
quarter		Springfield
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Chatham		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 28, 20260.75 in
penny		Chatham
1 hail report · closest near the center of Chatham		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Curran, Bradfordton, Archer
8 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Chatham		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Southlawn, Curran
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Chatham		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 20251 in
quarter		Chatham
1 hail report · closest near the center of Chatham		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20250.75 in
penny		Archer
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Chatham		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 Chatham by year

50607308309410611312113114315316417118219220121222623324425426

When hail season peaks near Chatham

Of the 61 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and March (11).

2Jan1Feb11Mar10Apr15May8Jun7Jul3Aug3SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Chatham

May 7, 2023 · 3.25 in · Chatham (0 mi from Chatham)

May 30, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Divernon (7 mi from Chatham)

Jul 23, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Chatham (0 mi from Chatham)

Aug 13, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Divernon (9 mi from Chatham)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2.00 inches in diameter damaged several vehicles southeast of the town of Auburn.

May 15, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (9 mi from Chatham)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chatham

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 17, 2026EF0Glenarm
5 mi from Chatham		5.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 6, 2023EF1Beamington
8 mi from Chatham		1.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 6, 2023EF2Sicily
10 mi from Chatham		23.4 mi long, 450 yd wide
Jun 29, 2023EF2Curran
5 mi from Chatham		9.1 mi long, 800 yd wide
Jul 21, 2020EF1Compro
8 mi from Chatham		4.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 15, 2016EF1Knapp
7 mi from Chatham		3.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 20, 2014EF0Cimic
9 mi from Chatham		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF1Toronto
5 mi from Chatham		12.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F1Chatham
2 mi from Chatham		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F0Pawnee
9 mi from Chatham		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F1Springfield
9 mi from Chatham		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F1Springfield
9 mi from Chatham		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chatham

189 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chatham since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Mar 13, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202662 mph, measuredSouthern View, Rochester, Leland Grove
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedCapital Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedChatham, Jerome, Leland Grove
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedArcher
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202660 mph, estimatedChatham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, estimatedDivernon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202570 mph, estimatedMildred
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 202570 mph, estimatedAuburn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202460 mph, estimatedSpringfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202460 mph, estimatedLick
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 Chatham; 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 Chatham.

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