Hail History

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Hail history for Forsyth, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJun 17, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 31, 2024
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles22
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles139

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Forsyth on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 31, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Forsyth

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 17, 20261 in
quarter		Decatur Airport, Decatur
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Forsyth		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 20260.75 in
penny		Decatur
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Forsyth		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Forsyth
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Forsyth		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 18, 20251 in
quarter		Oakley
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Forsyth		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 20251 in
quarter		Forsyth
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Forsyth		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Forsyth by year

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When hail season peaks near Forsyth

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (7).

JanFeb5Mar7Apr3May8Jun2Jul1AugSep1Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Forsyth

Mar 31, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Decatur (5 mi from Forsyth)

Oct 18, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Decatur (8 mi from Forsyth)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported on the east side of Lake Decatur.

Jul 21, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Decatur (8 mi from Forsyth)

Jun 25, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakley (9 mi from Forsyth)

Mar 11, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Forsyth (2 mi from Forsyth)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Forsyth

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 10, 2026EF0Argenta
7 mi from Forsyth		6.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 2, 2025EF0Rowell
9 mi from Forsyth		2.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 18, 2024EF1Warrensburg
7 mi from Forsyth		3.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 18, 2024EF1Emery
2 mi from Forsyth		7.2 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jan 3, 2023EF1Decatur
5 mi from Forsyth		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jan 3, 2023EF0Sangamon
5 mi from Forsyth		1.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jan 3, 2023EF0Maroa
6 mi from Forsyth		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jan 3, 2023EF1Maroa
7 mi from Forsyth		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 21, 2019EF0Knights
8 mi from Forsyth		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Dec 1, 2018EF0Harristown
10 mi from Forsyth		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 1, 2018EF1Maroa
5 mi from Forsyth		1.1 mi long, 320 yd wide
May 10, 2017EF0Argenta
7 mi from Forsyth		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Forsyth

139 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Forsyth since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 17, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedElwin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedDecatur, Forsyth
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202678 mph, measuredDecatur Airport, Knights, Forsyth
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedDecatur, Warrensburg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedOreana, Maroa
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202660 mph, estimatedDecatur
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202560 mph, estimatedDecatur
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 2025100 mph, estimatedMaroa, Forsyth, Argenta
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202570 mph, estimatedDecatur Airport, Knights, Decatur
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202570 mph, estimatedWarrensburg, Harristown, Heman
5 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 Forsyth; 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 Forsyth.

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