Hail History

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Hail history for Smithton, IL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 14, 2024
Hail days since 200644
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles82

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Smithton on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 14, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Smithton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261 in
quarter		Belleville
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Smithton		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251 in
quarter		Imbs, Atlee Ogles
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Smithton		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Columbia, Imbs
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Smithton		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 Smithton by year

7063074082095104114121131141511631718119202122323224225126

When hail season peaks near Smithton

Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (16) and April (8).

1Jan2Feb5Mar8Apr16May4Jun4Jul2AugSep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Smithton

May 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belleville (7 mi from Smithton)

May 30, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belleville (8 mi from Smithton)

National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio spotters reported hail up to golfball size.

May 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Swansea (9 mi from Smithton)

Mar 31, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Villa Hills (8 mi from Smithton)

National Weather Service description (English): Several rounds of large hail up to golfball sized fell across St. Clair County. There were reports of large hail just north of Millstadt, in Belleville, Swansea, Shiloh, and O'Fallon.

May 7, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodland Grange (10 mi from Smithton)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golfball size fell between Freeburg and Mascoutah. There were reports of some minor vehicle damage and roof damage.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Smithton

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 15, 2026EF1New Athens
9 mi from Smithton		0.6 mi long, 225 yd wide
Apr 20, 2025EF1Columbia
9 mi from Smithton		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 20, 2025EF0Floraville
3 mi from Smithton		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF0Floraville
7 mi from Smithton		2.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 15, 2023EF1Paderborn
7 mi from Smithton		3.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 15, 2023EF0Belleville
8 mi from Smithton		1.1 mi long, 90 yd wide
Apr 15, 2023EF1Belleville
8 mi from Smithton		3.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 12, 2019EF0Sugarloaf Hgts
10 mi from Smithton		0.5 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 21, 2019EF0Waterloo
10 mi from Smithton		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 13, 2016EF0Roachtown
4 mi from Smithton		0.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 13, 2014EF1Wilderman
6 mi from Smithton		1.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 22, 2011EF2Waterloo
10 mi from Smithton		3.5 mi long, 90 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Smithton

82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Smithton since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Oct 26, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Apr 27, 202658 mph, estimatedBelleville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202660 mph, estimatedNew Athens
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedNew Athens
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202569 mph, estimatedEast Swansea
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202586 mph, estimatedWaterloo, Floraville, Hecker
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202563 mph, estimatedFreeburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202581 mph, estimatedShiloh Station, Freeburg, Chenot Place
3 wind reports		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
Jul 29, 202366 mph, measuredSmithton
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 Smithton; 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 Smithton.

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