Hail History

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Hail history for Momence, IL

Last hail within 10 milesMar 10, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Sep 27, 2019
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles30
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles79

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Momence on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Sep 27, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Momence

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 10, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Momence, Sun River Terrace, Grant Park
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Momence		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Bradley
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Momence		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 Momence by year

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When hail season peaks near Momence

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (4).

JanFeb2Mar1Apr4May5Jun1Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Momence

Sep 27, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Grant Park (6 mi from Momence)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported on 11000 E just north of 9000 N.

Jun 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake Vlg (10 mi from Momence)

Mar 10, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Momence (0 mi from Momence)

Mar 15, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Grant Park (4 mi from Momence)

Jul 10, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bradley (8 mi from Momence)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Momence

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF?Leesville
10 mi from Momence		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF0Sun River Terrace
4 mi from Momence		5.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF0Sherburnville
9 mi from Momence		0.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF0Belshaw
9 mi from Momence		9.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Mar 10, 2026EF1Sun River Terrace
7 mi from Momence		1.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 10, 2026EF?Sun River Terrace
5 mi from Momence		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Mar 10, 2026EF?Sun River Terrace
4 mi from Momence		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Mar 10, 2026EF0Ahern
4 mi from Momence		1.8 mi long, 80 yd wide
Mar 10, 2026EF3Lake Village Airport
8 mi from Momence		13.6 mi long, 1,550 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Sherburnville
8 mi from Momence		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF0Whitaker
8 mi from Momence		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF1Sun River Terrace
3 mi from Momence		5.5 mi long, 90 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Momence

79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Momence since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 202660 mph, measuredBradley
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202691 mph, measuredBradley, Momence
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedSt. Anne
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedBeecher
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202669 mph, estimatedMomence, St George, Sun River Terrace
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202662 mph, measuredBradley, Sollitt
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202663 mph, estimatedMomence
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 202663 mph, estimatedManteno
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202563 mph, estimatedSun River Terrace
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202562 mph, measuredAhern
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 Momence; 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 Momence.

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