Hail history for Peotone, IL

Last hail within 10 milesMar 10, 20261 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Sep 27, 2019

Hail days since 200628

Days with hail 1 inch or larger18

Tornadoes within 10 miles26

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles120

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Peotone on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Sep 27, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Peotone

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Mar 10, 2026	1 in quarter	Grant Park 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Peotone	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 Peotone by year

When hail season peaks near Peotone

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and June (7).

Largest hail storms near Peotone

May 30, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Manteno (6 mi from Peotone)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of tennis balls was reported covering the ground near Main Street and Route 50. School roofs were damaged including heating and cooling units. Two school greenhouses were also damaged. Windows were also broken on some houses and businesses.

Sep 27, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Grant Park (8 mi from Peotone)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported on 11000 E just north of 9000 N.

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beecher (7 mi from Peotone)

National Weather Service description (English): Up to golf ball size hail was reported near the town of Beecher. Specific reports include golf ball and half dollar size hail approximately one and two miles south of Beecher, respectively, on Illinois Route 1. Half dollar size hail was also reported near the intersection of Ashland Avenue and Peotone-Beecher Road.

Aug 17, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Peotone (1 mi from Peotone)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail to the size of golf balls fell for several minutes over much of Peotone causing damage to roofs, siding and vehicles.

Apr 2, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Frankfort (9 mi from Peotone)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Peotone

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 11, 2026	EF?	Frankfort 8 mi from Peotone
Jul 15, 2024	EF0	Peotone 2 mi from Peotone	6.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024	EF0	Whitaker 6 mi from Peotone	0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023	EF?	Peotone 2 mi from Peotone	1.5 mi long, 15 yd wide
May 7, 2023	EF?	Yeager 10 mi from Peotone	1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 26, 2021	EF0	Crete 10 mi from Peotone	4.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 10, 2020	EF0	Grant Park 9 mi from Peotone	1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 26, 2018	EF0	Manhattan 10 mi from Peotone	0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 9, 2017	EF0	Beecher 8 mi from Peotone	0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 18, 2015	EF1	Andres 7 mi from Peotone	2.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 30, 2014	EF1	St George 8 mi from Peotone	10.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 30, 2014	EF0	Manteno 5 mi from Peotone	3.1 mi long, 45 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Peotone

120 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Peotone since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 104 mph on Jul 27, 2026.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 12, 2026	damage reported	Peotone 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	87 mph, measured	Peotone, Beecher, Manteno 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	104 mph, measured	Goodenow, Monee, Richton Park 9 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	59 mph, measured	Peotone 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Sollitt 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Manteno, Beecher 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 2026	63 mph, estimated	Manteno 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Manteno 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 2025	59 mph, measured	Manteno, Deselm 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2025	69 mph, estimated	Crete, Peotone, Monee 5 wind reports	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 Peotone; 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 Peotone.

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