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Hail history for Clinton County, IL
55 hail reports in Clinton County since 2006 on 30 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 28, 2012.
Cities in Clinton County
Recent hail in Clinton County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Aviston 1 hail report |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Aviston, Trenton 3 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Clinton County by year
When hail season peaks in Clinton County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Clinton County
86 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Clinton County since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Apr 19, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Carlyle 1 wind report |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Shattuc 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Albers, Bartelso, Beckemeyer 3 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Breese 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 86 mph, estimated | St Rose, Stolletown, Aviston 4 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Carlyle Res South, New Baden 2 wind reports |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Carlyle Res South 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | St Rose 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Keyesport, Breese 2 wind reports |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Trenton 1 wind report |
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 Clinton 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).