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Hail history for Randolph County, IL
96 hail reports in Randolph County since 2006 on 49 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 8, 2024.
Cities in Randolph County
Recent hail in Randolph County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Ellis Grove 1 hail report |
| May 16, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Red Bud 3 hail reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Evansville 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 Randolph County by year
When hail season peaks in Randolph County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Randolph County
75 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Randolph County since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Apr 26, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Sparta, Ellis Grove, New Palestine 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Blair, Steeleville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Sparta 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Ruma 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Red Bud, Sparta 2 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Coulterville 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Rockwood 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Red Bud 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Menard 1 wind report |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Red Bud 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 Randolph 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).