Home › Illinois › Williamson County › Marion

Hail history for Marion, IL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 20, 20250.88 in (nickel)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jun 30, 2023

Hail days since 200657

Days with hail 1 inch or larger28

Tornadoes within 10 miles9

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles73

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Marion on 57 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 30, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Marion

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 20, 2025	0.88 in nickel	Johnston City 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Marion	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Crainville, Marion 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Marion	NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 2025	1 in quarter	Marion Wllmson, Carterville 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Marion	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 Marion by year

When hail season peaks near Marion

Of the 57 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (16) and April (15).

Largest hail storms near Marion

Feb 28, 2017 · 3 in (tea cup) · Johnston City (6 mi from Marion)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than baseballs was associated with the supercell that spawned the EF-1 tornado further south in Williamson County.

Jun 30, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Crainville (7 mi from Marion)

National Weather Service description (English): Giant hail occurred in a swath of Williamson County along Illinois Route 13. The swath of large hail began near the Marion/Williamson County airport, just east and southeast of Crainville. Hail slightly larger than baseballs pounded the area in the immediate vicinity of the Marion/Williamson County Regional Airport. Hail damage was reported to planes at the airport, including broken windows. Numerous vehicles were damaged by hail from quarter size to golf-ball size. Hail damage occurred at the baseball stadium near Interstate 57 at Route 13. There was major damage to multiple vehicles at a car dealership on Route 13 between the Marion airport and the downtown Marion area. The large hail swat

May 8, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Marion Wllmson (5 mi from Marion)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was measured up to two inches in diameter on Route 148.

Mar 12, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Johnston City (8 mi from Marion)

National Weather Service description (English): Traffic was stopped on Interstate 57 outside Johnston City due to wind-driven large hail up to two inches in diameter. The hail was reported to be golf ball size in Johnston City.

May 26, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Saraville (9 mi from Marion)

National Weather Service description (English): An amateur radio report was made for hail estimated at quarter size occurring with a hail core tracking northeastward in eastern Williamson County. Near the Williamson/Saline County border a trained spotter reported 2 inch hail.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Marion

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 8, 2024	EF0	Neilson 9 mi from Marion	6.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	Neilson 8 mi from Marion	6.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	Creal Spgs 10 mi from Marion	6.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 28, 2018	EF0	Johnston City 6 mi from Marion	0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 3, 2018	EF1	Crainville 8 mi from Marion	10.0 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 3, 2018	EF1	Pittsburg 6 mi from Marion	1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 28, 2017	EF1	Crainville 7 mi from Marion	7.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 3, 2014	EF1	Pulleys Mill 8 mi from Marion	0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 29, 2012	EF2	Wolf Creek 9 mi from Marion	14.9 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Marion

73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Marion since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Nov 17, 2013.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 10, 2026	damage reported	Marion 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 27, 2026	81 mph, estimated	Ferges Town, Marion Wllmson 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Herrin 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 2024	70 mph, estimated	Stiritz 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 2024	90 mph, estimated	Stiritz, Corinth, Marion 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 2024	70 mph, estimated	Marion 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 2024	75 mph, estimated	New Denison 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 2024	85 mph, estimated	Pulleys Mill, Saraville, Neilson 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 2023	64 mph, estimated	Herrin 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 2023	70 mph, estimated	Carterville, Crainville, Marion 3 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 Marion; 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 Marion.

Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Marion's hail history on your website with our free widget →