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Hail history for Salem, IL

Last hail within 10 milesMar 30, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 30, 2025
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles58

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Salem on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 30, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and July.

Recent hail near Salem

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 30, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Greendale, Cartter
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Salem		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 Salem by year

06207108091041131241311411516171811920211222312412526

When hail season peaks near Salem

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and July (4).

JanFeb3Mar6Apr3May2Jun4Jul1AugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Salem

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sedan (8 mi from Salem)

Jun 26, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Odin (6 mi from Salem)

Jul 6, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alma (7 mi from Salem)

Mar 30, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cartter (4 mi from Salem)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball sized hail fell south and east of Salem.

Nov 17, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Salem (0 mi from Salem)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Salem

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2023EF1Selmaville
3 mi from Salem		6.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 15, 2022EF?Texas Corner
4 mi from Salem		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 19, 2019EF0Cartter
4 mi from Salem		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 19, 2015EF1Greendale
6 mi from Salem		1.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012EF0Iuka
10 mi from Salem		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 19, 2011EF1Centralia Muni Airport
10 mi from Salem		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 5, 2008EF0Sedan
9 mi from Salem		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Feb 5, 2008EF0Sedan
8 mi from Salem		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Salem

58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Salem since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Apr 19, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 26, 2026damage reportedIuka
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 21, 202664 mph, estimatedSandoval
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202670 mph, estimatedOdin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202666 mph, measuredSalem Leckrone Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedSalem
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedBrubaker
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202558 mph, measuredSalem Leckrone Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202575 mph, estimatedBrubaker, Odin, Salem
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202569 mph, estimatedSalem
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202569 mph, estimatedCartter, Salem
2 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 Salem; 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 Salem.

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