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Hail history for Pulaski County, IL
35 hail reports in Pulaski County since 2006 on 27 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 16, 2025.
Recent hail in Pulaski County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Mounds 1 hail report |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.75 in baseball | Mounds, Villa Ridge, Mound City 4 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 Pulaski County by year
When hail season peaks in Pulaski County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Pulaski County
38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Pulaski County since 2006, on 33 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage reported | Mound City 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Olmsted 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2026 | damage reported | Pulaski 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Mound City 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 100 mph, estimated | Olmsted, Pulaski, New Grand Chain 5 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 90 mph, estimated | Karnak 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Mounds 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Pulaski 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Olmsted 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Perks 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 Pulaski 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).