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Hail history for Chillicothe, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chillicothe on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 20, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Chillicothe
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Alta 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Chillicothe |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Washburn 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Chillicothe |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Chillicothe by year
When hail season peaks near Chillicothe
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Chillicothe
Mar 12, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lacon (8 mi from Chillicothe)
Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chillicothe (1 mi from Chillicothe)
Jun 10, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lacon (8 mi from Chillicothe)
Aug 20, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sparland (8 mi from Chillicothe)
May 17, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mossville (8 mi from Chillicothe)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chillicothe
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | EF3 | Cazenovia 4 mi from Chillicothe |
| Jun 11, 2026 | EF3 | Wilbern 7 mi from Chillicothe |
| Jul 15, 2024 | EF1 | Lacon Marshall Co Airport 8 mi from Chillicothe |
| Jul 15, 2024 | EF0 | Cazenovia 8 mi from Chillicothe |
| May 28, 2020 | EF? | Edelstein 8 mi from Chillicothe |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF0 | Dunlap 8 mi from Chillicothe |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF0 | Edgewater Terrace 4 mi from Chillicothe |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF3 | Low Pt 7 mi from Chillicothe |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF2 | Wilbern 10 mi from Chillicothe |
| Apr 9, 2015 | EF0 | Akron 8 mi from Chillicothe |
| Sep 1, 2012 | EF0 | Sparland 3 mi from Chillicothe |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chillicothe
84 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chillicothe since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Feb 8, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Mossville 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 86 mph, estimated | Speer, Spring Bay 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Spring Bay 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Chillicothe, Sparland, Lacon 4 wind reports |
| May 16, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Sparland, La Prairie Center, Camp Grove 6 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Spring Bay 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Chillicothe, Mossville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Chillicothe 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Lacon, Sparland, Wilbern 8 wind reports |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Coughlin, Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe; 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 Chillicothe.
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