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Hail history for Paxton, IL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 20, 20251.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 7, 2011
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles45

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Paxton on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 7, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Paxton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 20, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Clarence, Paxton
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Paxton		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 Paxton by year

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When hail season peaks near Paxton

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and June (2).

JanFebMar1Apr4May2JunJulAugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Paxton

May 7, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Loda (4 mi from Paxton)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranged between the size of quarters to golf balls in the Loda area.

May 20, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clarence (4 mi from Paxton)

May 26, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Paxton (1 mi from Paxton)

Jun 19, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Paxton (1 mi from Paxton)

Apr 9, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Paxton (0 mi from Paxton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Paxton

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF1Paxton
2 mi from Paxton		2.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF1Bayles Lake
2 mi from Paxton		4.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF1Ludlow
5 mi from Paxton		2.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF1Paxton
5 mi from Paxton		0.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 18, 2026EF0Perdueville
6 mi from Paxton		1.0 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF1Perdueville
6 mi from Paxton		2.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF1Lake Iroquois
6 mi from Paxton		6.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 20, 2025EF?Perdueville
3 mi from Paxton		0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 2, 2025EF1Loda
3 mi from Paxton		2.3 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 4, 2024EF?Melvin
8 mi from Paxton		1.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Reilly
10 mi from Paxton		7.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2023EF?Clarence
5 mi from Paxton		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Paxton

45 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Paxton since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Aug 12, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 202662 mph, measuredPaxton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedPaxton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedPaxton
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202660 mph, estimatedElliott, Paxton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedPaxton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202660 mph, measuredLoda
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, estimatedLake Iroquois
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202560 mph, estimatedClarence
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, estimatedPaxton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202463 mph, estimatedPaxton
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 Paxton; 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 Paxton.

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