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Hail history for Saline County, IL
57 hail reports in Saline County since 2006 on 44 days. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Aug 6, 2019.
Cities in Saline County
Recent hail in Saline County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Eldorado 1 hail report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Harrisburg 1 hail report |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Eldorado 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 Saline County by year
When hail season peaks in Saline County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Saline County
83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Saline County since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Apr 19, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | Eldorado 1 wind report |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 85 mph, estimated | Pankeyville 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Harrisburg 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 90 mph, estimated | Ledford, Mitchellsville, Rudement 4 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Mitchellsville 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Raleigh 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Harrisburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Galatia, Harrisburg 2 wind reports |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Harrisburg 1 wind report |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Raleigh 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 Saline 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).