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Hail history for Lincoln, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lincoln on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Lincoln
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Lincoln, Hartsburg 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Lincoln |
| May 15, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Lincoln, Broadwell, Lincoln Logan Co Airport 6 hail reports · closest near the center of Lincoln |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Mt Pulaski 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Lincoln |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lincoln by year
When hail season peaks near Lincoln
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and March (4).
Largest hail storms near Lincoln
Mar 31, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mt Pulaski (10 mi from Lincoln)
May 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lincoln (2 mi from Lincoln)
Sep 22, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Broadwell (7 mi from Lincoln)
Apr 30, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Atlanta (9 mi from Lincoln)
Apr 2, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mt Pulaski (10 mi from Lincoln)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lincoln
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | EF1 | Chestervale 7 mi from Lincoln |
| Jun 29, 2023 | EF1 | Lincoln 2 mi from Lincoln |
| Aug 1, 2022 | EF1 | Beason 9 mi from Lincoln |
| May 23, 2019 | EF1 | Lincoln 2 mi from Lincoln |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF0 | Beason 6 mi from Lincoln |
| Apr 30, 2006 | F0 | Lincoln 3 mi from Lincoln |
| Apr 14, 2006 | F0 | Lincoln 3 mi from Lincoln |
| Apr 14, 2006 | F0 | Lincoln 0 mi from Lincoln |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F0 | Lincoln 3 mi from Lincoln |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lincoln
127 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on May 24, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Beason 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Broadwell 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Lincoln, Lincoln Logan Co Airport 6 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Lincoln 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lincoln 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Lincoln 2 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Burton View, Hartsburg, Broadwell 4 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Lincoln, Middletown, Lincoln Logan Co Airport 7 wind reports |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Beason 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Lincoln 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 Lincoln; 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 Lincoln.
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