Home › Illinois › La Salle County › Marseilles

Hail history for Marseilles, IL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 13, 20261 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20063.75 inJul 13, 2015

Hail days since 200618

Days with hail 1 inch or larger10

Tornadoes within 10 miles10

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles71

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Marseilles on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.75 in on Jul 13, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Marseilles

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Apr 13, 2026	1 in quarter	Marseilles 1 hail report · closest near the center of Marseilles	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 Marseilles by year

When hail season peaks near Marseilles

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and May (4).

Largest hail storms near Marseilles

Jul 13, 2015 · 3.75 in · Marseilles (0 mi from Marseilles)

National Weather Service description (English): There were numerous reports of hail of up to 3.75 inches in diameter across portions of Marseilles. A picture of the largest hail was received via social media. A car dealership reported 40 damaged cars, 10 of which had shattered windshields. A greenhouse was shattered. The siding on numerous houses was damaged.

Feb 28, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Ottawa (7 mi from Marseilles)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was estimated to be the size of baseballs in Ottawa.

Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Marseilles (0 mi from Marseilles)

Apr 3, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Ottawa (7 mi from Marseilles)

Mar 12, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Ransom (6 mi from Marseilles)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Marseilles

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 10, 2020	EF1	Ottawa 7 mi from Marseilles	0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 30, 2018	EF0	Marseilles 4 mi from Marseilles	0.9 mi long, 30 yd wide
Feb 28, 2017	EF1	Marseilles 2 mi from Marseilles	2.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 28, 2017	EF0	Stockdale 7 mi from Marseilles	1.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 22, 2016	EF1	Skydive Chicago Airport 9 mi from Marseilles	4.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 22, 2016	EF2	Marseilles 2 mi from Marseilles	6.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 22, 2016	EF1	Langham 6 mi from Marseilles	1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 22, 2015	EF1	Stavanger 7 mi from Marseilles	1.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 22, 2015	EF1	Nettlecreek 7 mi from Marseilles	5.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 14, 2006	F0	Grand Ridge 9 mi from Marseilles	0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Marseilles

71 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Marseilles since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jul 15, 2024.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 12, 2026	65 mph, measured	Seneca, Wedron 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	60 mph, measured	Seneca, Marseilles, Ottawa 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Norway 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 2026	77 mph, measured	Marseilles, Seneca 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 2026	66 mph, measured	Marseilles 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 2026	64 mph, measured	Ottawa 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 2025	64 mph, measured	Dayton, Ottawa 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Naplate, Ottawa 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 2024	78 mph, measured	Marseilles, Ottawa 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 2023	71 mph, measured	Wauponsee 1 wind report	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 Marseilles; 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 Marseilles.

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

Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Marseilles with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →