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Hail history for Mahomet, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mahomet on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 9, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Mahomet
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Fisher, Dickerson, Champaign 5 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Mahomet |
| May 20, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Mahomet, Fisher 5 hail reports · closest near the center of Mahomet |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Mahomet by year
When hail season peaks near Mahomet
Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and April (8).
Largest hail storms near Mahomet
Apr 9, 2015 · 3 in (tea cup) · Mahomet (2 mi from Mahomet)
Mar 12, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Fisher (9 mi from Mahomet)
Sep 19, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Mahomet (0 mi from Mahomet)
May 20, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mahomet (0 mi from Mahomet)
May 25, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Seymour (7 mi from Mahomet)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mahomet
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | EF? | Seymour 9 mi from Mahomet |
| Jun 11, 2026 | EF1 | Rising 6 mi from Mahomet |
| May 13, 2025 | EF? | Urbana Illinois Airport 9 mi from Mahomet |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF1 | Dewey 8 mi from Mahomet |
| Feb 27, 2023 | EF0 | Bondville 7 mi from Mahomet |
| Feb 27, 2023 | EF? | Champaign 8 mi from Mahomet |
| Jan 3, 2023 | EF1 | Troster 10 mi from Mahomet |
| Jul 12, 2021 | EF0 | Fisher 10 mi from Mahomet |
| Jun 25, 2021 | EF? | Fisher 7 mi from Mahomet |
| Jun 10, 2018 | EF0 | Staley 9 mi from Mahomet |
| May 25, 2011 | EF0 | Rising 4 mi from Mahomet |
| May 31, 2006 | F0 | Bondville 8 mi from Mahomet |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mahomet
131 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mahomet since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 29, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Champaign 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Lodge, White Heath 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Champaign 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Champaign, Rising, White Heath 14 wind reports |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Bondville 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Mansfield, Mahomet, Seymour 4 wind reports |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Staley 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Champaign 1 wind report |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Champaign 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Mahomet, Champaign 5 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 Mahomet; 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
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47 hail days - Savoy
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22 hail days - Rantoul
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22 hail days - Clinton
19 hail days - Bloomington
35 hail days
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 Mahomet.
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