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Hail history for Watseka, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Watseka on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 27, 2026. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Watseka
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Woodland, Watseka 5 hail reports · closest near the center of Watseka |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Watseka by year
When hail season peaks near Watseka
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Watseka
Jul 27, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Woodland (5 mi from Watseka)
Apr 14, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Milford (5 mi from Watseka)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as tennis balls fell in Milford which cracked windshields, dented cars and broke windows. A bank received substantial damage to the roof with the breaking of 32 sky lights.Jun 21, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crescent City (6 mi from Watseka)
National Weather Service description (English): Extensive crop damage was reported near Crescent City.Jun 8, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crescent City (6 mi from Watseka)
Aug 30, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Watseka (2 mi from Watseka)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Watseka
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | EF0 | Watseka 1 mi from Watseka |
| Apr 17, 2026 | EF0 | Woodland 4 mi from Watseka |
| Apr 17, 2026 | EF1 | Woodland 7 mi from Watseka |
| Dec 28, 2025 | EF? | Martinton 8 mi from Watseka |
| Jul 21, 2019 | EF? | Freedville 7 mi from Watseka |
| May 6, 2012 | EF1 | Watseka 3 mi from Watseka |
| Aug 19, 2009 | EF1 | Pittwood 3 mi from Watseka |
| Feb 16, 2006 | F1 | Pittwood 6 mi from Watseka |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Watseka
67 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Watseka since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on May 31, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Watseka, Iroquois, Sheldon 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 82 mph, measured | Watseka, Iroquois 2 wind reports |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Crescent City 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Watseka, Crescent City 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Sheldon 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Crescent City 1 wind report |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Watseka 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 78 mph, measured | Crescent City, Watseka, Woodworth 4 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 69 mph, estimated | Watseka 1 wind report |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 63 mph, estimated | Donovan 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 Watseka; 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 Watseka.
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