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Hail history for El Paso, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of El Paso on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 31, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near El Paso
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Spires 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from El Paso |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Congerville 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from El Paso |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | El Paso 1 hail report · closest near the center of El Paso |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near El Paso by year
When hail season peaks near El Paso
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near El Paso
Jul 11, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Secor (6 mi from El Paso)
Mar 31, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Benson (9 mi from El Paso)
May 22, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Secor (6 mi from El Paso)
Mar 15, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Secor (6 mi from El Paso)
Apr 22, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hudson (7 mi from El Paso)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of El Paso
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2024 | EF0 | Spires 10 mi from El Paso |
| Oct 11, 2021 | EF? | El Paso 2 mi from El Paso |
| Jul 15, 2020 | EF? | Gridley 8 mi from El Paso |
| May 23, 2020 | EF0 | Panola 3 mi from El Paso |
| Jun 21, 2018 | EF0 | Clarksville 7 mi from El Paso |
| May 28, 2014 | EF0 | Panola 2 mi from El Paso |
| Sep 1, 2012 | EF0 | Benson 8 mi from El Paso |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF1 | Flanagan 7 mi from El Paso |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F0 | Kappa 6 mi from El Paso |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F0 | Hudson 7 mi from El Paso |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F0 | Gridley 4 mi from El Paso |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F0 | Flanagan 3 mi from El Paso |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near El Paso
46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of El Paso since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 17, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 86 mph, estimated | El Paso, Gridley 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | El Paso 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Secor, Benson, El Paso 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | El Paso 1 wind report |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Hudson, Gridley, Flanagan 3 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Woodford 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Gridley 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | El Paso, Secor, Panola 4 wind reports |
| Nov 5, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Gridley 1 wind report |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Flanagan 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 El Paso; 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.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of El Paso.
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