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Hail history for Wilmington, IL

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

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 10, 2013

Hail days since 200625

Days with hail 1 inch or larger14

Tornadoes within 10 miles12

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles82

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wilmington on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 10, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and March.

Recent hail near Wilmington

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 27, 2026	1 in quarter	Carbon Hill 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Wilmington	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 13, 2025	1 in quarter	Preston Heights 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Wilmington	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 Wilmington by year

When hail season peaks near Wilmington

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and March (5).

Largest hail storms near Wilmington

Jul 10, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Essex (9 mi from Wilmington)

May 30, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gorman (10 mi from Wilmington)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Reed and Jugtown Roads.

Jun 10, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Channahon (9 mi from Wilmington)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of hail came in from Channahon. Nickel size hail was reported as early as 7:22 PM CDT with the first severe report of hail arriving at 7:33 PM CDT. The largest hail stones were up to 1.75 inches. Damage to cars was reported by the emergency manager.

Sep 3, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Blodgett (7 mi from Wilmington)

Sep 27, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lorenzo (3 mi from Wilmington)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wilmington

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 11, 2026	EF?	Wilmington 1 mi from Wilmington
Jul 15, 2024	EF2	Channahon 8 mi from Wilmington	24.9 mi long, 325 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023	EF0	Lorenzo 4 mi from Wilmington	5.1 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023	EF0	Symerton 7 mi from Wilmington	7.1 mi long, 60 yd wide
May 17, 2020	EF?	Pequot 8 mi from Wilmington	0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jan 18, 2019	EF?	Lorenzo 6 mi from Wilmington	0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 22, 2015	EF2	Braidwood 6 mi from Wilmington	8.6 mi long, 1,320 yd wide
Jun 15, 2015	EF1	Symerton 6 mi from Wilmington	4.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013	EF2	Central City 9 mi from Wilmington	4.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013	EF2	Braidwood 5 mi from Wilmington	7.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008	EF1	Essex 8 mi from Wilmington	0.4 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008	EF2	Godley 8 mi from Wilmington	14.1 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wilmington

82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wilmington since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 12, 2026	damage reported	Coal City 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	70 mph, measured	Coal City, Braidwood, Wilmington 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	damage reported	Channahon 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 2026	69 mph, estimated	Diamond, Carbon Hill 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 2025	63 mph, estimated	Elwood 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 2025	69 mph, estimated	Channahon 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 2025	63 mph, estimated	Deselm 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2025	69 mph, estimated	Godley, Braidwood, Wilmington 8 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 2025	60 mph, measured	Channahon 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 2024	69 mph, estimated	Deselm 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 Wilmington; 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 Wilmington.

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