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Hail history for Washington Park, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Washington Park on 71 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.75 in on Mar 14, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Washington Park
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | St Louis, Tower Grove 3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Washington Park |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Maryland Place, Mitchell, Glen Carbon 4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Washington Park |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Willard, French Vlg 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Washington Park |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Imbs, Atlee Ogles 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Washington Park |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Carondelet, Maryville, St Louis 11 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Washington Park |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Washington Park by year
When hail season peaks near Washington Park
Of the 71 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (21) and May (15).
Largest hail storms near Washington Park
Mar 14, 2024 · 3.75 in · Eagle Park (5 mi from Washington Park)
National Weather Service description (English): Widespread very large hail fell across Madison County from southwest to northeast. The largest stones were between 2 inches and 3.75 inches. The largest stones were reported in Edwardsville, Hamel, Worden and Livingston. Large hail was also reported in Granite City, Collinsville, Pontoon Beach, Poag, Mitchell, Roxana, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Troy, Marine, and Kuhn. Dozens of cars were damaged in the Livingston area on I-55 from the large hail.Apr 28, 2012 · 3.5 in · Carbon (9 mi from Washington Park)
National Weather Service description (English): There were numerous reports of large hail across O'Fallon. The largest hail stones were three and a half inches by two inch disc shaped stones. Baseball sized hail was reported at Scott Air Force Base.Nov 5, 2017 · 3 in (tea cup) · Eagle Park (5 mi from Washington Park)
National Weather Service description (English): A wide swath of large hail fell across Madison County from Venice to St. Jacob. The largest hailstones were reported in the Collinsville area, three inches in diameter. Two and a half inch diameter hail was reported one mile south of Troy. Hail one inch or larger was reported in Venice, Collinsville, Troy and St. Jacob areas.May 25, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · St Louis (8 mi from Washington Park)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell over the St. Louis University campus, some were as large as baseballs.Jul 17, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Centerville (5 mi from Washington Park)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail up to tennis ball size was reported in St. Clair County, in the Centreville, Signal Hill and Belleville areas.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Washington Park
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | EF1 | Madison 7 mi from Washington Park |
| Apr 18, 2024 | EF0 | Stallings 5 mi from Washington Park |
| Apr 18, 2024 | EF0 | Parkfield Terrace 7 mi from Washington Park |
| Apr 15, 2023 | EF0 | Signal Hill 4 mi from Washington Park |
| Apr 15, 2023 | EF? | Collinsville 5 mi from Washington Park |
| Apr 15, 2023 | EF0 | Belleville 10 mi from Washington Park |
| Apr 15, 2023 | EF1 | Belleville 10 mi from Washington Park |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF3 | Mitchell 9 mi from Washington Park |
| Apr 22, 2011 | EF1 | Baden 10 mi from Washington Park |
| Apr 22, 2011 | EF2 | Granite City 9 mi from Washington Park |
| Feb 27, 2011 | EF1 | Granite City 7 mi from Washington Park |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF1 | St Louis 9 mi from Washington Park |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Washington Park
136 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Washington Park since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 3, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Collinsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 74 mph, estimated | Caseyville 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | East Swansea 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | East Stl Airport, Atlee Ogles 2 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Stolle, Caseyville 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Granite City 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 63 mph, measured | East St Louis, Madison 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Granite City 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Fairview Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Granite City 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 Washington Park; 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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75 hail days
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 Washington Park.
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