Hail History

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Hail history for Olney, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 30, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 29, 2023
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles55

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Olney on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 29, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Olney

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

Hail days near Olney by year

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When hail season peaks near Olney

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and April (3).

1JanFeb3Mar3Apr3May4Jun2Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Olney

Aug 1, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Olney (0 mi from Olney)

Jun 29, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Noble (9 mi from Olney)

May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Olney (1 mi from Olney)

May 1, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Liberty (10 mi from Olney)

Mar 31, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Noble (8 mi from Olney)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Olney

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 21, 2026EF1Claremont
8 mi from Olney		2.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 15, 2026EF0Olney
1 mi from Olney		1.9 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jun 17, 2022EF1Passport
9 mi from Olney		3.3 mi long, 60 yd wide
May 6, 2021EF?Schnell
9 mi from Olney		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Nov 5, 2017EF1Pureton
8 mi from Olney		6.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2016EF0Olney
2 mi from Olney		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 19, 2015EF0Olney
1 mi from Olney		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 19, 2015EF0Olney
2 mi from Olney		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF1West Liberty
9 mi from Olney		3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF0Higgins
3 mi from Olney		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 27, 2008EF0Olney
5 mi from Olney		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Olney

55 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Olney since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Mar 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 20, 202664 mph, measuredOlney Noble Airpor, Noble
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 11, 202670 mph, measuredDundas
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202460 mph, estimatedOlney
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202460 mph, estimatedOlney
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202470 mph, estimatedGallagher, Claremont
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202370 mph, estimatedParkersburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202260 mph, estimatedOlney
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202270 mph, estimatedPassport, Noble, Higgins
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 11, 202170 mph, estimatedOlney
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 8, 202070 mph, estimatedOlney
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 Olney; 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 Olney.

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