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Hail history for Christopher, IL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Feb 28, 2017
Hail days since 200646
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles90

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Christopher on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Feb 28, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Christopher

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261 in
quarter		Christopher
1 hail report · closest near the center of Christopher		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 20251 in
quarter		Benton Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Christopher		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251 in
quarter		Royalton
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Christopher		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Cleburne, Sesser, Zeigler
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Christopher		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 Christopher by year

6063074082091021141211341421511621721821912012122323224325126

When hail season peaks near Christopher

Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and May (10).

1Jan3Feb4Mar10Apr10May7Jun5Jul1Aug2Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Christopher

Feb 28, 2017 · 3 in (tea cup) · Benton (7 mi from Christopher)

National Weather Service description (English): This large hail was associated with the supercell that produced a strong tornado in Jackson and western Franklin Counties. Hailstones were slightly larger than baseballs on the north side of Benton. Quarter-size hail fell on the west side of Benton.

Apr 15, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Zeigler (5 mi from Christopher)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to hen egg size hail was reported.

Mar 12, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Royalton (8 mi from Christopher)

National Weather Service description (English): There were multiple reports of large hail ranging from one to two inches in diameter in the Royalton and Zeigler areas.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sesser (9 mi from Christopher)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell on the west side of Sesser and just south of Rend Lake College.

May 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sesser (9 mi from Christopher)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported a mile north of Sesser. Dime size hail fell in Sesser.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Christopher

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 5, 2021EF1Ezra
7 mi from Christopher		3.9 mi long, 175 yd wide
Feb 28, 2017EF3Mulkeytown
6 mi from Christopher		4.4 mi long, 400 yd wide
May 11, 2016EF0Cleburne
3 mi from Christopher		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 19, 2015EF1Ezra
8 mi from Christopher		0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 19, 2015EF0Sunfield
9 mi from Christopher		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jan 29, 2013EF0Mulkeytown
3 mi from Christopher		0.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012EF1Dowell
7 mi from Christopher		7.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 19, 2011EF1Royalton
9 mi from Christopher		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2011EF1Benton
8 mi from Christopher		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 8, 2009EF1Mulkeytown
6 mi from Christopher		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 8, 2009EF1Du Quoin
7 mi from Christopher		3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 8, 2009EF0Royalton
7 mi from Christopher		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Christopher

90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Christopher since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 19, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedDu Quoin, Royalton, Zeigler
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedWest Frankfort
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Oct 19, 202596 mph, estimatedChristopher, West Frankfort, Old Duquoin
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 202581 mph, estimatedRend City, North City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202475 mph, estimatedBenton Muni Airport, Christopher, Sesser
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202464 mph, estimatedSesser
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202475 mph, estimatedSesser, Benton Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202460 mph, estimatedChristopher
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202481 mph, estimatedWest Frankfort
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202364 mph, estimatedBuckner
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 Christopher; 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 Christopher.

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