Hail History

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Hail history for Coles County, IL

Last hail in the countyJun 17, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jun 17, 2026
Hail days since 200644
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes in the county14
Damaging wind reports in the county136

77 hail reports in Coles County since 2006 on 44 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 17, 2026.

Cities in Coles County

Recent hail in Coles County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 17, 20263 in
tea cup		Humboldt, Dorans, Charleston
5 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 20260.75 in
penny		Cooks Mills
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20261 in
quarter		Lerna
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 20260.75 in
penny		Mattoon
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 20261 in
quarter		Mattoon, Magnet
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Mattoon/Chrlstn
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Coles County by year

606207408309210511312131141151161721811912012122423124125526

When hail season peaks in Coles County

Jan1Feb8Mar4Apr13May12Jun4JulAug1Sep1OctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Coles County

136 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Coles County since 2006, on 80 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Mar 31, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedIsabel
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 202645 mph, measuredColes County Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedMattoon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202681 mph, estimatedAshmore
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedMattoon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202660 mph, estimatedOakland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202660 mph, estimatedMattoon
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202560 mph, estimatedCharleston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202560 mph, estimatedMattoon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202562 mph, measuredMattoon/Chrlstn, Mattoon
2 wind reports		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 Coles 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).