Hail History

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Hail history for Putnam County, IL

Last hail in the countyMar 10, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 10, 2015
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes in the county8
Damaging wind reports in the county75

54 hail reports in Putnam County since 2006 on 30 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 10, 2015.

Recent hail in Putnam County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		Mc Nabb
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Putnam County by year

50630730820911021111211321431516217181922021222232425126

When hail season peaks in Putnam County

Jan1Feb2Mar5Apr7May8Jun1Jul4Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Putnam County

75 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Putnam County since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jul 4, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedFlorid
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedHennepin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 4, 202670 mph, estimatedMoronts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202658 mph, measuredHennepin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202675 mph, estimatedHennepin, Granville
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202558 mph, estimatedFlorid
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202581 mph, estimatedHennepin
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202458 mph, estimatedMc Nabb
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202470 mph, estimatedPutnam, Mark, Mc Nabb
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202481 mph, estimatedMc Nabb, Moronts
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Putnam 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).