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Hail history for Hoopeston, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hoopeston on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 20, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Hoopeston
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Milford 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Hoopeston |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hoopeston by year
When hail season peaks near Hoopeston
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Hoopeston
Mar 20, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Hoopeston (0 mi from Hoopeston)
May 6, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hoopeston (3 mi from Hoopeston)
Jul 27, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Milford (10 mi from Hoopeston)
May 26, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Rossville (8 mi from Hoopeston)
National Weather Service description (English): Wind-driven hail did extensive damage to the siding and roof of a house.Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ambia (8 mi from Hoopeston)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hoopeston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | EF? | Hoopeston 2 mi from Hoopeston |
| Jun 11, 2026 | EF1 | Hoopeston 2 mi from Hoopeston |
| Jun 11, 2026 | EF1 | Wellington 7 mi from Hoopeston |
| Jun 29, 2024 | EF0 | Cheneyville 5 mi from Hoopeston |
| Jun 29, 2024 | EF? | Powleys Corners 8 mi from Hoopeston |
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF1 | Reilly 8 mi from Hoopeston |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF1 | Fountain Creek 8 mi from Hoopeston |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF1 | Stockland 8 mi from Hoopeston |
| May 26, 2017 | EF1 | Rossville Jct 10 mi from Hoopeston |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF0 | Fountain Creek 4 mi from Hoopeston |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF0 | Wellington 3 mi from Hoopeston |
| May 6, 2012 | EF0 | East Lynn 3 mi from Hoopeston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hoopeston
58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hoopeston since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 28, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Rossville, Ambia 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Gundy, Hoopeston, Alonzo 4 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Ambia, Milford 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Rossville, Hoopeston 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Rossville 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Rossville, Hoopeston, Rossville Jct 6 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 75 mph, measured | Alonzo 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 70 mph, measured | Rossville Jct, Rossville 2 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Hoopeston, East Lynn 2 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Hoopeston 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 Hoopeston; 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 Hoopeston.
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