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Hail history for Pana, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pana on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Nov 17, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Pana
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Pana 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Pana |
| May 3, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Assumption 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Pana |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Oconee 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Pana |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Owaneco, Rosamond 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Pana |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Pana by year
When hail season peaks near Pana
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Pana
Nov 17, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Assumption (9 mi from Pana)
May 3, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Rosamond (10 mi from Pana)
May 29, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Rosamond (5 mi from Pana)
Apr 30, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Owaneco (9 mi from Pana)
Mar 14, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Oconee (8 mi from Pana)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pana
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2026 | EF? | Tower Hill 5 mi from Pana |
| Mar 15, 2026 | EF1 | Rosamond 8 mi from Pana |
| Mar 15, 2026 | EF1 | Assumption 9 mi from Pana |
| May 6, 2021 | EF0 | Dunkel 7 mi from Pana |
| May 23, 2017 | EF0 | Assumption 10 mi from Pana |
| Feb 20, 2014 | EF0 | Oconee 6 mi from Pana |
| Feb 20, 2014 | EF1 | Pana 3 mi from Pana |
| Feb 20, 2014 | EF2 | Dollville 3 mi from Pana |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF1 | Pana 1 mi from Pana |
| May 14, 2009 | EF1 | Rosamond 4 mi from Pana |
| May 14, 2009 | EF0 | Tower Hill 7 mi from Pana |
| Apr 25, 2007 | EF0 | Assumption 9 mi from Pana |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pana
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pana since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 2, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Pana 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Assumption 1 wind report |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Pana 3 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Pana 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Pana 2 wind reports |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Owaneco 1 wind report |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Dunkel 1 wind report |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Pana 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Tower Hill 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Pana 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 Pana; 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 Pana.
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