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Hail history for Mclean County, IL
155 hail reports in Mclean County since 2006 on 63 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Nov 17, 2013.
Cities in Mclean County
Recent hail in Mclean County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Covel, Bloomington, Holder 5 hail reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Normal, Bloomington, Kerrick 26 hail reports |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Bellflower 2 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 Mclean County by year
When hail season peaks in Mclean County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Mclean County
278 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Mclean County since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 11, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Central Illinois Airpor, Normal, Arrowsmith 21 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Chenoa, Meadows, Gridley 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 78 mph, measured | Le Roy, Carlock, Bloomington 21 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lexington, Bloomington 2 wind reports |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Normal 1 wind report |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Carlock, Danvers 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Brokaw 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Towanda, Shirley, Bloomington 11 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Mc Lean 2 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Chenoa, Mc Lean, Hudson 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 Mclean 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).