Hail History

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Hail history for Harrisburg, IL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063.5 inAug 6, 2019
Hail days since 200642
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles79

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Harrisburg on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Aug 6, 2019. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Harrisburg

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20260.75 in
penny		Eldorado
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Harrisburg		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Harrisburg
1 hail report · closest near the center of Harrisburg		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 6, 20250.75 in
penny		Eldorado
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Harrisburg		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 Harrisburg by year

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When hail season peaks near Harrisburg

Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and March (11).

1Jan1Feb11Mar14Apr8May3Jun1Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Harrisburg

Aug 6, 2019 · 3.5 in · Galatia (9 mi from Harrisburg)

National Weather Service description (English): A narrow swath of very large hail up to 3.5 inches in diameter occurred across northern Saline County. The biggest hailstone was photographed alongside a ruler. The biggest hailstones and associated damage were in farmland just north of the communities of Galatia and Raleigh. Two roofs were damaged 3.5 miles north-northwest of Galatia. A truck roof was dented, and there were some minor dents in cars. A window was broken out of a tractor cab. A few lights were knocked out. Some crop damage occurred north of Galatia. A local emergency manager and insurance agent confirmed that damage reports were scant. This may be attributable to the very sparse population of the area. Another possibility is

Apr 26, 2016 · 3 in (tea cup) · Harrisburg (2 mi from Harrisburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than baseball size was reported just south of Harrisburg in the Pankeyville community. The hailstones were reported to be three inches in diameter, or about the size of a tea cup.

May 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eldorado (8 mi from Harrisburg)

Apr 2, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Harrisburg (6 mi from Harrisburg)

May 25, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Carriers Mills (7 mi from Harrisburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail fell on Route 13 just west of Harrisburg. Quarter-size hail fell in Carrier Mills. Nickel-size hail fell in Harrisburg.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Harrisburg

DateRatingWherePath
May 16, 2025EF1Mitchellsville
5 mi from Harrisburg		6.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 8, 2024EF1Ledford
5 mi from Harrisburg		7.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF2Grayson
8 mi from Harrisburg		1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 29, 2013EF2Galatia
8 mi from Harrisburg		1.0 mi long, 125 yd wide
Feb 29, 2012EF4Carriers Mills
7 mi from Harrisburg		15.9 mi long, 325 yd wide
Feb 29, 2012EF4Equality
9 mi from Harrisburg		10.2 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Harrisburg

79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Harrisburg since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Apr 19, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 26, 2026damage reportedEldorado
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 14, 202585 mph, estimatedPankeyville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202460 mph, measuredHarrisburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202490 mph, estimatedLedford, Mitchellsville, Rudement
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202475 mph, estimatedMitchellsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202364 mph, estimatedRaleigh
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202364 mph, estimatedHarrisburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202364 mph, estimatedHarrisburg, Galatia
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 202360 mph, estimatedHarrisburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 23, 202364 mph, estimatedRaleigh
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 Harrisburg; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Harrisburg.

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