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Hail history for Vandalia, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Vandalia on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 14, 2025. Hail is most common here in August and April.
Recent hail near Vandalia
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Shobonier 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Vandalia |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Vandalia 1 hail report · closest near the center of Vandalia |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Vandalia by year
When hail season peaks near Vandalia
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (3) and April (3).
Largest hail storms near Vandalia
Jun 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brownstown (8 mi from Vandalia)
Mar 14, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vandalia (1 mi from Vandalia)
Aug 6, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Vandalia (2 mi from Vandalia)
Jun 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Vera (4 mi from Vandalia)
Aug 19, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Vandalia (1 mi from Vandalia)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Vandalia
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2026 | EF0 | Shobonier 9 mi from Vandalia |
| Jun 21, 2026 | EF0 | Vernon 9 mi from Vandalia |
| Jun 21, 2026 | EF0 | Vernon 9 mi from Vandalia |
| Jul 6, 2025 | EF0 | Beverly 10 mi from Vandalia |
| Apr 30, 2025 | EF2 | Shobonier 8 mi from Vandalia |
| Apr 2, 2025 | EF0 | Jimtown 9 mi from Vandalia |
| Mar 14, 2025 | EF1 | Hagarstown 5 mi from Vandalia |
| Apr 3, 2018 | EF2 | Augsburg 7 mi from Vandalia |
| Feb 20, 2014 | EF1 | Brownstown 6 mi from Vandalia |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF2 | Avena 9 mi from Vandalia |
| Feb 28, 2011 | EF2 | Confidnece 9 mi from Vandalia |
| Jun 27, 2008 | EF0 | Jimtown 7 mi from Vandalia |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Vandalia
39 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Vandalia since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Feb 28, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Augsburg, St Paul 3 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Mulberry Grove 1 wind report |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Hagarstown 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Shobonier 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Shafter 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Vandalia 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Brownstown 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2019 | 81 mph, estimated | Vandalia Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2017 | 64 mph, estimated | Mulberry Grove, Vandalia Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 75 mph, estimated | Pittsburg, Vandalia 2 wind reports |
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 Vandalia; 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 Vandalia.
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