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Hail history for Menard County, IL
46 hail reports in Menard County since 2006 on 31 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 15, 2025.
Recent hail in Menard County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Atterberry, Petersburg 2 hail reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Athens 3 hail reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Athens 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 Menard County by year
When hail season peaks in Menard County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Menard County
78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Menard County since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 20, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Hubley, Petersburg 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Athens, Petersburg 4 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Culver 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Atterberry 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Lincns New Salem St, Athens 3 wind reports |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Greenview 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Greenview 1 wind report |
| Oct 24, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Petersburg 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Athens 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Petersburg 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 Menard 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).