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Hail history for Fayette County, IL
33 hail reports in Fayette County since 2006 on 24 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 11, 2010.
Cities in Fayette County
Recent hail in Fayette County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Shobonier 1 hail report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Vandalia 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 Fayette County by year
When hail season peaks in Fayette County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Fayette County
63 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Fayette County since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Feb 28, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | damage reported | Ramsey 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | Loogootee 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Saint Paul, Avena 2 wind reports |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Augsburg, St Paul 3 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Wrights Corner 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Pittsburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Dressor 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Ramsey 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Farina 1 wind report |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Hagarstown 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 Fayette 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).