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Hail history for Jackson County, IL
87 hail reports in Jackson County since 2006 on 55 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 16, 2012.
Cities in Jackson County
Recent hail in Jackson County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Vergennes, Dowell, Gorham 6 hail reports |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Barr 1 hail report |
| May 16, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Murphysboro, Harrison, Mt Carbon 4 hail reports |
| May 1, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Grange Hall 1 hail report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Degonia, Vergennes, De Soto 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 Jackson County by year
When hail season peaks in Jackson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Jackson County
119 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Jackson County since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jan 29, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Dowell 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | De Soto 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Crbndl/Mrfysbro, Carbondale, De Soto 3 wind reports |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Barr 2 wind reports |
| May 20, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Grand Tower 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Ava 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Gorham 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Gorham 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Murphysboro 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Grand Tower 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 Jackson 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).