Hail History

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Hail history for Staunton, IL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 4, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 4, 2026
Hail days since 200642
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles55

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Staunton on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 4, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Staunton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 4, 20262 in
hen egg		Livingston, De Camp, Worden
5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Staunton		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Midway, Bunker Hill, Sawyerville
6 hail reports · closest near the center of Staunton		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 Staunton by year

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When hail season peaks near Staunton

Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and April (13).

Jan1Feb3Mar13Apr14May5Jun2Jul1Aug2SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Staunton

May 30, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Worden (7 mi from Staunton)

National Weather Service description (English): Storm spotters reported hail ranging from 1.25 inch in Alhanbra to two inch hail in Worden. The hail fell for nearly 10 minutes.

Sep 4, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bunker Hill (9 mi from Staunton)

May 4, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Livingston (3 mi from Staunton)

Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · White City (4 mi from Staunton)

Apr 25, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bunker Hill (10 mi from Staunton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Staunton

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 15, 2026EF1White City
2 mi from Staunton		5.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 15, 2026EF0Walshville
7 mi from Staunton		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 15, 2026EF1Walshville
9 mi from Staunton		7.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 11, 2026EF1Williamson
2 mi from Staunton		1.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 11, 2026EF1Staunton
3 mi from Staunton		0.4 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 15, 2020EF0Walshville
6 mi from Staunton		3.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 15, 2019EF0Mt Clare
6 mi from Staunton		1.8 mi long, 30 yd wide
Dec 1, 2018EF1Staunton
2 mi from Staunton		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 7, 2017EF1Sawyerville
4 mi from Staunton		6.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 7, 2017EF0Litchfield Muni Airport
8 mi from Staunton		6.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF2Gillespie
8 mi from Staunton		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 20, 2013EF2Mt Olive
5 mi from Staunton		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Staunton

55 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Staunton since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on May 4, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedMt Olive
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202670 mph, estimatedHamel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2026100 mph, estimatedStaunton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202681 mph, estimatedWilliamson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 8, 202658 mph, estimatedMt Olive
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202558 mph, estimatedMt Olive
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202570 mph, estimatedBunker Hill, Staunton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202464 mph, measuredHamel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202364 mph, estimatedLivingston, Staunton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202360 mph, estimatedDorchester
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 Staunton; 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 Staunton.

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