Hail History

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Hail history for Pawnee, IL

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 28, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063.25 inMay 7, 2023
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles100

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pawnee on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on May 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and July.

Recent hail near Pawnee

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 28, 20260.75 in
penny		Chatham
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Pawnee		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 20251 in
quarter		Chatham
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Pawnee		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 Pawnee by year

206073081091104111213114215216417118119220121222623124125126

When hail season peaks near Pawnee

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and July (5).

1Jan1Feb4Mar11Apr5May5Jun5Jul2Aug1SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Pawnee

May 7, 2023 · 3.25 in · Chatham (8 mi from Pawnee)

May 30, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Divernon (5 mi from Pawnee)

Jul 23, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Chatham (8 mi from Pawnee)

Aug 13, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Divernon (7 mi from Pawnee)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2.00 inches in diameter damaged several vehicles southeast of the town of Auburn.

Apr 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Southlawn (9 mi from Pawnee)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball-sized hail was reported on the east side of Lake Springfield.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pawnee

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 21, 2026EF?Edinburg
9 mi from Pawnee		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 17, 2026EF0Glenarm
5 mi from Pawnee		5.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 6, 2023EF1Beamington
3 mi from Pawnee		1.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 6, 2023EF2Sicily
4 mi from Pawnee		23.4 mi long, 450 yd wide
Jun 29, 2023EF?Sicily
7 mi from Pawnee		0.8 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jun 29, 2023EF1Bulpitt
8 mi from Pawnee		3.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0Morrisonville
9 mi from Pawnee		4.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jul 21, 2020EF?White Oak
5 mi from Pawnee		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 15, 2020EF0Divernon
6 mi from Pawnee		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF0Jeisyville
8 mi from Pawnee		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Feb 20, 2014EF0Cimic
3 mi from Pawnee		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 19, 2011EF2Farmersville
10 mi from Pawnee		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pawnee

100 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pawnee since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Mar 13, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedChatham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202658 mph, estimatedMc Vey
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202660 mph, estimatedChatham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, estimatedDivernon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 202570 mph, estimatedAuburn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202470 mph, estimatedPawnee
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202460 mph, estimatedKincaid
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 26, 202360 mph, estimatedAuburn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202370 mph, estimatedPawnee, New City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202370 mph, estimatedChatham
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 Pawnee; 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 Pawnee.

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