Hail History

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Hail history for Scott Air Force Base, IL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063.5 inApr 28, 2012
Hail days since 200649
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles119

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Scott Air Force Base on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Apr 28, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Scott Air Force Base

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261 in
quarter		Belleville
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Scott Air Force Base		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Willard
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Scott Air Force Base		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251.75 in
golf ball		O Fallon, Willard, Glenview
8 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Scott Air Force Base		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 Scott Air Force Base by year

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When hail season peaks near Scott Air Force Base

Of the 49 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and April (11).

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Largest hail storms near Scott Air Force Base

Apr 28, 2012 · 3.5 in · Carbon (6 mi from Scott Air Force Base)

National Weather Service description (English): There were numerous reports of large hail across O'Fallon. The largest hail stones were three and a half inches by two inch disc shaped stones. Baseball sized hail was reported at Scott Air Force Base.

Sep 25, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Trenton (10 mi from Scott Air Force Base)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell across Trenton. Some of the hail stones were up to tennis ball size. Several cars had their windows broken out or cracked.

Jun 8, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mascoutah (4 mi from Scott Air Force Base)

Feb 16, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mascoutah (4 mi from Scott Air Force Base)

May 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belleville (7 mi from Scott Air Force Base)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Scott Air Force Base

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 27, 2026EF1Scott AFB Belle
3 mi from Scott Air Force Base		5.8 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 27, 2026EF1Trenton
8 mi from Scott Air Force Base		3.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1Mascoutah
4 mi from Scott Air Force Base		7.9 mi long, 700 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1O Fallon
5 mi from Scott Air Force Base		5.9 mi long, 450 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF0Black Jack
8 mi from Scott Air Force Base		0.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF2Trenton
8 mi from Scott Air Force Base		3.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF0Summerfield
5 mi from Scott Air Force Base		2.9 mi long, 285 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF0New Baden
8 mi from Scott Air Force Base		7.6 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 15, 2023EF0Belleville
8 mi from Scott Air Force Base		1.1 mi long, 90 yd wide
Apr 15, 2023EF1Belleville
8 mi from Scott Air Force Base		3.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 19, 2022EF0Summerfield
7 mi from Scott Air Force Base		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 13, 2014EF1Wilderman
6 mi from Scott Air Force Base		1.4 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Scott Air Force Base

119 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Scott Air Force Base since 2006, on 82 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 10, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Apr 27, 202658 mph, estimatedBelleville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202569 mph, estimatedLebanon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202569 mph, estimatedEast Swansea
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202569 mph, estimatedBelleville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202563 mph, estimatedFreeburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202590 mph, estimatedLebanon, O Fallon, Shiloh Station
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202475 mph, estimatedNew Baden
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202460 mph, measuredFreeburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 202370 mph, estimatedBelleville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202362 mph, measuredScott AFB Belle
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 Scott Air Force Base; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Scott Air Force Base.

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