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Hail history for West Frankfort, IL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Feb 28, 2017

Hail days since 200646

Days with hail 1 inch or larger30

Tornadoes within 10 miles9

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles93

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Frankfort on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Feb 28, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near West Frankfort

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Apr 27, 2026	1 in quarter	Christopher 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from West Frankfort	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 2025	1 in quarter	Benton Muni Airport 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from West Frankfort	NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 2025	0.88 in nickel	Johnston City 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from West Frankfort	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	1 in quarter	Royalton 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from West Frankfort	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 2025	1.5 in ping pong ball	Cleburne, Zeigler 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from West Frankfort	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 West Frankfort by year

When hail season peaks near West Frankfort

Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and June (8).

Largest hail storms near West Frankfort

Feb 28, 2017 · 3 in (tea cup) · Johnston City (5 mi from West Frankfort)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than baseballs was associated with the supercell that spawned the EF-1 tornado further south in Williamson County.

Jun 30, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Whiteash (8 mi from West Frankfort)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail accompanied this storm that had a history of damaging giant hail in the Marion area. The damaging hail swath continued northeast.

Apr 15, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Zeigler (6 mi from West Frankfort)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to hen egg size hail was reported.

Mar 12, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Johnston City (4 mi from West Frankfort)

National Weather Service description (English): Traffic was stopped on Interstate 57 outside Johnston City due to wind-driven large hail up to two inches in diameter. The hail was reported to be golf ball size in Johnston City.

Jul 11, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Johnston City (5 mi from West Frankfort)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Frankfort

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 30, 2022	EF0	Thompsonville 8 mi from West Frankfort	4.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 5, 2021	EF1	Ezra 2 mi from West Frankfort	3.9 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jun 28, 2018	EF0	Johnston City 5 mi from West Frankfort	0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 3, 2018	EF1	Pittsburg 9 mi from West Frankfort	1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 11, 2016	EF0	Cleburne 6 mi from West Frankfort	0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 19, 2015	EF1	Ezra 2 mi from West Frankfort	0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 19, 2011	EF1	Benton 7 mi from West Frankfort	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 8, 2009	EF1	Thompsonville 8 mi from West Frankfort	2.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 8, 2009	EF1	Corinth 10 mi from West Frankfort	3.1 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Frankfort

93 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Frankfort since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 19, 2011.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 10, 2026	damage reported	Royalton, Zeigler 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage reported	West Frankfort 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 27, 2026	81 mph, estimated	Ferges Town 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Oct 19, 2025	96 mph, estimated	Christopher, West Frankfort 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 2025	81 mph, estimated	Rend City, North City 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Herrin 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 2024	75 mph, estimated	Benton Muni Airport, Stiritz, Christopher 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 2024	75 mph, estimated	Benton Muni Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Christopher 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 2024	90 mph, estimated	Stiritz, West Frankfort, Herrin 3 wind reports	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 West Frankfort; 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 West Frankfort.

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