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Hail history for Red Bud, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Red Bud on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 14, 2024. Hail is most common here in March and May.
Recent hail near Red Bud
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Red Bud 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Red Bud |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Evansville, Hecker 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Red Bud |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Red Bud by year
When hail season peaks near Red Bud
Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (8) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near Red Bud
Mar 14, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Burksville Station (6 mi from Red Bud)
National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail up to baseball size fell across portions of east central Monroe County. The large hail was reported in New Design and Hecker, as well as rural areas nearby.May 8, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Evansville (9 mi from Red Bud)
May 11, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Red Bud (1 mi from Red Bud)
May 16, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Red Bud (0 mi from Red Bud)
Mar 11, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sparta (9 mi from Red Bud)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Red Bud
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | EF0 | Ames 6 mi from Red Bud |
| Mar 15, 2026 | EF0 | Ruma 5 mi from Red Bud |
| Mar 15, 2026 | EF1 | New Athens 10 mi from Red Bud |
| Aug 13, 2023 | EF0 | Ames 5 mi from Red Bud |
| Apr 15, 2023 | EF1 | Paderborn 7 mi from Red Bud |
| Oct 13, 2014 | EF0 | Ruma 6 mi from Red Bud |
| Jun 7, 2014 | EF0 | Ames 3 mi from Red Bud |
| Mar 8, 2009 | EF1 | Prairie 4 mi from Red Bud |
| Mar 8, 2009 | EF1 | Griggs 6 mi from Red Bud |
| Mar 8, 2009 | EF0 | Baldwin 10 mi from Red Bud |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | Prairie 3 mi from Red Bud |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Red Bud
31 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Red Bud since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Oct 26, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Ruma, New Athens 2 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Red Bud, New Athens 2 wind reports |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Hecker 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Red Bud 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Renault 1 wind report |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Red Bud 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Baldwin 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 100 mph, estimated | Hecker, Paderborn 2 wind reports |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Burksville Station 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Evansville 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 Red Bud; 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 Red Bud.
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