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Hail history for Tilton, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tilton on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jun 29, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Tilton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Belgium, Oakwood 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Tilton |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Hillery, Newell, Steelton 4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Tilton |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Vermlion Apt 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Tilton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Tilton by year
When hail season peaks near Tilton
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (9).
Largest hail storms near Tilton
Jun 29, 2012 · 3.5 in · Bismarck (10 mi from Tilton)
May 16, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Westville (5 mi from Tilton)
National Weather Service description (English): A window was damaged due to baseball-sized hail.Jul 17, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Newell (7 mi from Tilton)
Aug 24, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Danville (3 mi from Tilton)
May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Danville (3 mi from Tilton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tilton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2016 | EF0 | Catlin 5 mi from Tilton |
| Sep 9, 2016 | EF1 | Vermlion Apt 9 mi from Tilton |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF2 | Rileysburg 6 mi from Tilton |
| May 31, 2013 | EF1 | Meeks 6 mi from Tilton |
| May 1, 2012 | EF0 | Hegeler 1 mi from Tilton |
| Jun 19, 2009 | EF0 | Ryan 8 mi from Tilton |
| Jun 19, 2009 | EF0 | Home Gardens 3 mi from Tilton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tilton
159 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tilton since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 10, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Danville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Danville 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Danville, Hillery, Tilton 9 wind reports |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rileysburg 1 wind report |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Newell 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Catlin 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Brewer, Highland Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 20, 2025 | 90 mph, estimated | Westville 1 wind report |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Vermlion Apt, Oakwood 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Danville 1 wind report |
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 Tilton; 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 Tilton.
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