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Hail history for Union County, IL
20 hail reports in Union County since 2006 on 15 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 30, 2023.
Cities in Union County
Recent hail in Union County
No hail was reported in Union County in the last two years.
Hail days in Union County by year
When hail season peaks in Union County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Union County
52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Union County since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Dec 5, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage reported | Anna 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Jonesboro, Dongola 4 wind reports |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Anna 1 wind report |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cobden 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Mt Pleasant 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Dongola 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Jonesboro 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Water Vly 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Alto Pass 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Mill Creek 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 Union 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).