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Hail history for Chester, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chester on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 30, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Chester
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Ellis Grove 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Chester |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Chester by year
When hail season peaks near Chester
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Chester
May 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ellis Grove (9 mi from Chester)
May 25, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ellis Grove (8 mi from Chester)
Feb 28, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Bride (4 mi from Chester)
National Weather Service description (English): The golf-ball size hail occurred near U.S. Highway 51 North and Highway H.Jul 10, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ellis Grove (8 mi from Chester)
Apr 30, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chester (2 mi from Chester)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chester
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | EF1 | Rockwood 8 mi from Chester |
| Aug 30, 2024 | EF0 | Menard 2 mi from Chester |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF2 | St Marys 9 mi from Chester |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF2 | Pujol 7 mi from Chester |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF2 | Rockwood 9 mi from Chester |
| May 8, 2009 | EF0 | Mc Bride 6 mi from Chester |
| Mar 11, 2006 | F2 | Chester 7 mi from Chester |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chester
41 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chester since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Apr 26, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Ellis Grove, New Palestine 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Steeleville, Blair 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Rockwood 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Menard 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, measured | Perryville Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Bremen 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Menard 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | New Palestine 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | St Marys, Menard, Perryville Muni Airport 3 wind reports |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Menfro, Rockwood 2 wind reports |
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 Chester; 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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46 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 Chester.
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