Hail History

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Hail history for Urbana, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJun 16, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20064.25 inMay 30, 2008
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles204

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Urbana on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on May 30, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Urbana ranks #288 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Urbana

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 16, 20261.75 in
golf ball		St Joseph, Champaign
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Urbana		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Illini Airport, Champaign, Urbana
9 hail reports · closest near the center of Urbana		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20250.75 in
penny		Sidney
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Urbana		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 25, 20240.75 in
penny		Illini Airport
1 hail report · closest near the center of Urbana		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 Urbana by year

20620720820911021161211311431511641721811932021322523324125226

When hail season peaks near Urbana

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and April (12).

Jan1Feb5Mar12Apr12May6Jun4Jul2Aug3Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Urbana

May 30, 2008 · 4.25 in · Philo (8 mi from Urbana)

Apr 9, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mahomet (10 mi from Urbana)

Jul 11, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mira Station (2 mi from Urbana)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail on the east side of Urbana. The hail was driven by 60 mph winds which resulted in damage to hundreds of house roofs and numerous automobiles, including at a car dealership.

May 21, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willard Field Cha (7 mi from Urbana)

National Weather Service description (English): Significant hail damage at Willard Airport in Savoy. Damage to several vehicles as well as minor damage to a B-17 aircraft.

Jun 16, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Joseph (9 mi from Urbana)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail with measuring tape in photo.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Urbana

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF1Rising
6 mi from Urbana		8.9 mi long, 170 yd wide
May 13, 2025EF?Urbana Illinois Airport
3 mi from Urbana		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF1Sellers
7 mi from Urbana		13.7 mi long, 450 yd wide
Feb 27, 2023EF0Bondville
8 mi from Urbana		1.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Feb 27, 2023EF?Champaign
5 mi from Urbana		1.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 26, 2019EF1Champaign
3 mi from Urbana		0.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 26, 2019EF1Urbana
2 mi from Urbana		0.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 26, 2019EF1Tipton
8 mi from Urbana		1.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 10, 2018EF0Staley
6 mi from Urbana		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 10, 2018EF0Savoy
6 mi from Urbana		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF3Thomasboro
9 mi from Urbana		14.7 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 1, 2012EF0Sidney
9 mi from Urbana		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Urbana

204 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Urbana since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedUrbana
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 202652 mph, measuredWillard Airport, Champaign
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedTolono
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202663 mph, estimatedChampaign
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202681 mph, estimatedChampaign, Rising, Tolono
22 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202660 mph, estimatedTolono
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 8, 202670 mph, estimatedBondville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202560 mph, estimatedUrbana
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, estimatedTolono, Philo, Sidney
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202559 mph, measuredWillard Field Cha
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 Urbana; 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 Urbana.

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