Hail History

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Hail history for Saint Joseph, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJun 16, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20064.25 inMay 30, 2008
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles106

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint Joseph on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on May 30, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Saint Joseph

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 16, 20261.75 in
golf ball		St Joseph, Ogden, Champaign
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Saint Joseph		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Illini Airport, Urbana, Urbana Illinois Airport
6 hail reports · closest near the center of Saint Joseph		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20250.75 in
penny		Sidney
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Saint Joseph		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 25, 20240.75 in
penny		Illini Airport
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Saint Joseph		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 Saint Joseph by year

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When hail season peaks near Saint Joseph

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (6).

Jan1Feb4Mar7Apr6May4Jun3Jul1Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Saint Joseph

May 30, 2008 · 4.25 in · Philo (10 mi from Saint Joseph)

Jul 11, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mira Station (8 mi from Saint Joseph)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail on the east side of Urbana. The hail was driven by 60 mph winds which resulted in damage to hundreds of house roofs and numerous automobiles, including at a car dealership.

Jun 16, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Joseph (1 mi from Saint Joseph)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail with measuring tape in photo.

May 7, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sidney (7 mi from Saint Joseph)

Jun 12, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Urbana (8 mi from Saint Joseph)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint Joseph

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF1Fithian
7 mi from Saint Joseph		13.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 16, 2025EF?Fairmount
8 mi from Saint Joseph		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF1Sellers
6 mi from Saint Joseph		13.7 mi long, 450 yd wide
May 26, 2019EF1Urbana
9 mi from Saint Joseph		0.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 26, 2019EF1Tipton
1 mi from Saint Joseph		1.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 23, 2019EF1Muncie
10 mi from Saint Joseph		1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 9, 2016EF2Block
10 mi from Saint Joseph		6.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 1, 2012EF0Sidney
6 mi from Saint Joseph		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 14, 2009EF0Fairmount
9 mi from Saint Joseph		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F0Flatville
8 mi from Saint Joseph		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint Joseph

106 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint Joseph since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedUrbana
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedUrbana, Urbana Illinois Airport, Philo
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 202659 mph, estimatedHope
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202560 mph, estimatedUrbana
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202581 mph, estimatedHomer Airport, Fithian, Fairmount
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, estimatedPhilo, Sidney
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202581 mph, estimatedMira Station
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202470 mph, estimatedUrbana, Illini Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202470 mph, estimatedUrbana, St Joseph, Homer
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202462 mph, measuredMira Station
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 Saint Joseph; 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 Saint Joseph.

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