Hail History

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Hail history for Murphysboro, IL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Aug 16, 2012
Hail days since 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles85

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Murphysboro on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 16, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Murphysboro

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Vergennes, Gorham, Sato
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Murphysboro		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 20251 in
quarter		Barr
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Murphysboro		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20252 in
hen egg		Murphysboro, Harrison, Mt Carbon
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Murphysboro		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Grange Hall
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Murphysboro		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251 in
quarter		De Soto
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Murphysboro		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 Murphysboro by year

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When hail season peaks near Murphysboro

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (12).

1Jan3Feb4Mar15Apr12May3Jun4Jul2Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Murphysboro

Aug 16, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Gorham (8 mi from Murphysboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was just slightly smaller than baseballs.

May 16, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Murphysboro (1 mi from Murphysboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail estimated up to two inch diameter fell on the north side of Murphysboro at Illinois Ave/6th St.

May 8, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oraville (6 mi from Murphysboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball hail fell on the north side of Murphysboro. An auto sales and home sales business received minimal damage. Vehicles were dinged at a residence northwest of Murphysboro. Smaller hail around the size of nickels fell downtown.

May 20, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Murphysboro (3 mi from Murphysboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail damaged cars, roofs, and siding.

Apr 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Murphysboro (3 mi from Murphysboro)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Murphysboro

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 1, 2017EF0Etherton
5 mi from Murphysboro		4.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 19, 2015EF1Murphysboro
1 mi from Murphysboro		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 24, 2014EF1Mt Carbon
2 mi from Murphysboro		2.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 20, 2014EF1Etherton
5 mi from Murphysboro		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012EF0Barr
3 mi from Murphysboro		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 8, 2009EF0Elkville
8 mi from Murphysboro		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 25, 2008EF0Murphysboro
5 mi from Murphysboro		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Murphysboro

85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Murphysboro since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jan 29, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 8, 2026damage reportedDe Soto
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 27, 202664 mph, measuredCarbondale, Crbndl/Mrfysbro, De Soto
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 202570 mph, estimatedBarr
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202475 mph, estimatedGorham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202481 mph, estimatedGorham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202460 mph, estimatedMurphysboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202464 mph, estimatedVergennes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202364 mph, estimatedMurphysboro, Gorham, De Soto
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202360 mph, estimatedMurphysboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 202367 mph, measuredCrbndl/Mrfysbro
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 Murphysboro; 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 Murphysboro.

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