Hail History

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Hail history for Fulton, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 21, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 2, 2026
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles107

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fulton on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 2, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Fulton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 21, 20260.88 in
nickel		Fulton
1 hail report · closest near the center of Fulton		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 2, 20263 in
tea cup		Thomson
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Fulton		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Clinton, Low Moor, Albany
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Fulton		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Clinton
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Fulton		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Clinton
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Fulton		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 Fulton by year

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When hail season peaks near Fulton

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (6).

Jan1Feb4Mar7Apr6May4Jun2Jul4Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Fulton

Apr 2, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · Thomson (10 mi from Fulton)

National Weather Service description (English): Photos showing hail ranging from 3 to 3.25 inches in diameter were sent. Time was estimated from radar data.

Sep 7, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ustick (7 mi from Fulton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail lasting for about 4 minutes.

Jul 10, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clinton (4 mi from Fulton)

National Weather Service description (English): The location and time of the event was estimated using radar.

Aug 10, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Low Moor (8 mi from Fulton)

Mar 10, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Clinton (4 mi from Fulton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fulton

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 28, 2023EF0Clinton
2 mi from Fulton		0.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF0East Clinton
2 mi from Fulton		0.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Nov 10, 2020EF1Albany
8 mi from Fulton		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 21, 2017EF1Fulton
0 mi from Fulton		3.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 31, 2016EF0Elvira
8 mi from Fulton		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 15, 2016EF1Clinton Muni Airport
9 mi from Fulton		1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 15, 2016EF1Bryant
7 mi from Fulton		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF1Clinton Muni Airport
9 mi from Fulton		8.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF1Fulton
1 mi from Fulton		3.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF1Ustick
6 mi from Fulton		1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF1Thomson
7 mi from Fulton		7.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 30, 2014EF1Thomson
7 mi from Fulton		2.2 mi long, 600 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fulton

107 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fulton since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Mar 14, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedFulton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedClinton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedClinton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202661 mph, measuredUnion Grove, Clinton Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202564 mph, estimatedGarden Plain
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202564 mph, estimatedClinton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202558 mph, measuredClinton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202585 mph, estimatedThomson, Clinton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202570 mph, estimatedClinton, Fulton
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202559 mph, measuredFulton
1 wind report		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 Fulton; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Fulton.

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