Hail History

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Hail history for Gillespie, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJun 17, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 26, 2024
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles62

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gillespie on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 26, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Gillespie

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 17, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Litchfield
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Gillespie		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 20261 in
quarter		Macoupin Station
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Gillespie		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Litchfield Muni Airport, Bunker Hill, Sawyerville
5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Gillespie		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 Gillespie by year

30620750830941041131221321421516417218191202112222342425326

When hail season peaks near Gillespie

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and April (10).

Jan1Feb4Mar10Apr15May9Jun3Jul1Aug2SepOct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Gillespie

Sep 4, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bunker Hill (9 mi from Gillespie)

Mar 14, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Litchfield Muni Airport (9 mi from Gillespie)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail up to two inches in diameter fell in an area from Litchfield northeastward towards Lake Lou Yaeger.

May 26, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Womac (6 mi from Gillespie)

Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · White City (5 mi from Gillespie)

May 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Litchfield (10 mi from Gillespie)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gillespie

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 15, 2026EF1White City
6 mi from Gillespie		5.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 15, 2026EF0Walshville
7 mi from Gillespie		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 15, 2026EF1Walshville
9 mi from Gillespie		7.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 14, 2024EF0Macoupin Station
10 mi from Gillespie		2.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 15, 2020EF0Walshville
10 mi from Gillespie		3.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 15, 2019EF0Mt Clare
2 mi from Gillespie		1.8 mi long, 30 yd wide
Dec 1, 2018EF1Staunton
8 mi from Gillespie		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 7, 2017EF1Sawyerville
4 mi from Gillespie		6.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 7, 2017EF0Litchfield Muni Airport
7 mi from Gillespie		6.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF0Womac
9 mi from Gillespie		2.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF2Gillespie
0 mi from Gillespie		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 20, 2013EF2Mt Olive
6 mi from Gillespie		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gillespie

62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gillespie since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 3, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedMt Olive
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedLitchfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2026100 mph, estimatedStaunton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 8, 202658 mph, estimatedMt Olive
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202558 mph, estimatedMt Olive
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202570 mph, estimatedBunker Hill, Staunton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202481 mph, estimatedWomac
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202364 mph, estimatedStaunton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202360 mph, estimatedDorchester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202370 mph, estimatedLitchfield, Gillespie
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 Gillespie; 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 Gillespie.

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