Hail History

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Hail history for Morrison, IL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 4, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Sep 7, 2021
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles58

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Morrison on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 7, 2021. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Morrison

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Morrison in the last two years.

Hail days near Morrison by year

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When hail season peaks near Morrison

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and April (4).

Jan1Feb2Mar4Apr7May3JunJul2Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Morrison

Apr 4, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morrison (0 mi from Morrison)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell in Morrison, IL around 630 pm April 4.

May 2, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morrison (0 mi from Morrison)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported hail up to the size of golf balls.

Sep 7, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ustick (8 mi from Morrison)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail lasting for about 4 minutes.

Mar 12, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Atkinson (9 mi from Morrison)

May 27, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Erie (8 mi from Morrison)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Morrison

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 20, 2023EF1Morrison
2 mi from Morrison		5.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Nov 10, 2020EF1Round Grove
6 mi from Morrison		3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 10, 2020EF1Morrison-Rockwood
3 mi from Morrison		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 23, 2020EF1Malvern
5 mi from Morrison		9.9 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 23, 2017EF0Denrock
9 mi from Morrison		0.3 mi long, 15 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF1Ustick
10 mi from Morrison		1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF1Thomson
10 mi from Morrison		7.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Morrison

58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Morrison since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 30, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedMorrison
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 4, 202670 mph, estimatedHamilton Corners
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202661 mph, measuredUnion Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202564 mph, estimatedGarden Plain
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202559 mph, estimatedGarden Plain
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202460 mph, estimatedMorrison
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202458 mph, estimatedProphetstown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202475 mph, estimatedBrook Haven
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202364 mph, estimatedGarden Plain
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202381 mph, estimatedMalvern
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 Morrison; 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 Morrison.

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