Hail HistoryHail history for Clay County, IL
48 hail reports in Clay County since 2006 on 32 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 11, 2018.
Cities in Clay County
Recent hail in Clay County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Xenia 1 hail report |
| May 4, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Bible Grove, Hoosier, Hord 3 hail reports |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Flora 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Clay County by year
When hail season peaks in Clay County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Clay County
149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Clay County since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Apr 2, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | damage reported | Bible Grove 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | Xenia 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Flora 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Xenia 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Louisville 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Xenia, Mc Cabe 3 wind reports |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Mc Cabe 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Iola, Oskaloosa, Louisville 8 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 70 mph, measured | Louisville, Riffle, Bible Grove 3 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Flora Muni Airport, Flora 3 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 Clay County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).