Hail History

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Hail history for Georgetown, IL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 2, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 2, 2018
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles75

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Georgetown on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 2, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Georgetown

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 2, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Mt Carroll
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Georgetown		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 Georgetown by year

06207081091011111213114151617218192012112212312425126

When hail season peaks near Georgetown

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and August (3).

JanFeb1Mar2Apr3May3Jun1Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Georgetown

May 2, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hitt (8 mi from Georgetown)

National Weather Service description (English): A public report was received via Facebook of hail roughly 2 inches in diameter.

Apr 2, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mt Carroll (8 mi from Georgetown)

Jun 20, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Shannon (7 mi from Georgetown)

Aug 22, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Mt Carroll (8 mi from Georgetown)

Jul 19, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Mt Carroll (8 mi from Georgetown)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Georgetown

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF1Mt Carroll
7 mi from Georgetown		12.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 4, 2024EF?Bolton
7 mi from Georgetown		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Mt Carroll
10 mi from Georgetown		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Lanark
6 mi from Georgetown		4.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Harper
7 mi from Georgetown		5.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020EF0Florence
9 mi from Georgetown		4.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Georgetown

75 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Georgetown since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 17, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedLoran
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 17, 202658 mph, measuredLanark
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202696 mph, estimatedPearl City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202570 mph, estimatedMt Carroll
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202585 mph, estimatedMt Carroll
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202464 mph, estimatedPearl City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202460 mph, estimatedPearl City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202460 mph, estimatedChadwick, Lanark
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202470 mph, estimatedShannon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 5, 202264 mph, estimatedShannon, Lanark
2 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 Georgetown; 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 Georgetown.

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