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Hail history for McLeansboro, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of McLeansboro on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 6, 2019. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near McLeansboro
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Macedonia 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from McLeansboro |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near McLeansboro by year
When hail season peaks near McLeansboro
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and March (3).
Largest hail storms near McLeansboro
Mar 11, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Leansboro (6 mi from McLeansboro)
May 27, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Leansboro (1 mi from McLeansboro)
National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail from quarter to golf-ball size crossed the Mcleansboro area in association with a severe thunderstorm cell.Aug 6, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Leansboro (6 mi from McLeansboro)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail was reported at Illinois Highway 242 and County Road 20, which is near Piopolis.Sep 27, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mc Leansboro (0 mi from McLeansboro)
Apr 5, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mc Leansboro (1 mi from McLeansboro)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of McLeansboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2015 | EF0 | Flint 8 mi from McLeansboro |
| Apr 19, 2011 | EF1 | Mc Leansboro 6 mi from McLeansboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near McLeansboro
28 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of McLeansboro since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on May 31, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | McLeansboro 1 wind report |
| Oct 19, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Diamond City, Mc Leansboro 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Blairsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Diamond City 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Broughton, Mc Leansboro 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Mc Leansboro 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Dale 1 wind report |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Mc Leansboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Mc Leansboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Mc Leansboro 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 McLeansboro; 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 McLeansboro.
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