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Hail history for Lawrenceville, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lawrenceville on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 24, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Lawrenceville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Bridgeport 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Lawrenceville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lawrenceville by year
When hail season peaks near Lawrenceville
Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (8).
Largest hail storms near Lawrenceville
May 24, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Lewistown (1 mi from Lawrenceville)
National Weather Service description (English): Widespread large hail, with maximum sizes ranging from 1 to 3 inches, was reported along a line from Lewistown, to St. David, to Canton. The largest hail was reported in the vicinity of St David.Jan 17, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sumner (9 mi from Lawrenceville)
Apr 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newton (4 mi from Lawrenceville)
May 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vincennes (9 mi from Lawrenceville)
May 11, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sumner (9 mi from Lawrenceville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lawrenceville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2026 | EF1 | Westport 8 mi from Lawrenceville |
| Jun 21, 2026 | EF1 | Oil Grove 8 mi from Lawrenceville |
| Jun 19, 2015 | EF0 | Beman 7 mi from Lawrenceville |
| Mar 8, 2009 | EF1 | Lawrenceville Airport 6 mi from Lawrenceville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lawrenceville
140 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lawrenceville since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Mar 8, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Vincennes 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Lawrenceville 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Vincennes 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Vincennes 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Lawrenceville 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Lawrenceville Airport, Lawrenceville, Grays Corner 8 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Vincennes 1 wind report |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Lawrenceville Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Lawrenceville Airport, Lawrenceville, Vincennes 3 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Lawrenceville, Vincennes 2 wind reports |
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 Lawrenceville; 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 Lawrenceville.
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