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Hail history for Coal City, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Coal City on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 10, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Coal City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Carbon Hill 1 hail report · closest near the center of Coal City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Coal City by year
When hail season peaks near Coal City
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Coal City
Jul 10, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Essex (9 mi from Coal City)
May 30, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gorman (3 mi from Coal City)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Reed and Jugtown Roads.Sep 3, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Blodgett (7 mi from Coal City)
Apr 8, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Morris (9 mi from Coal City)
Sep 27, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lorenzo (6 mi from Coal City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Coal City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | EF? | Wilmington 7 mi from Coal City |
| Jul 15, 2024 | EF2 | Aux Sable 8 mi from Coal City |
| Jul 15, 2024 | EF2 | Channahon 8 mi from Coal City |
| Jul 28, 2023 | EF0 | Lorenzo 8 mi from Coal City |
| May 17, 2020 | EF? | Pequot 2 mi from Coal City |
| Jan 18, 2019 | EF? | Lorenzo 5 mi from Coal City |
| Jun 22, 2016 | EF0 | Gorman 5 mi from Coal City |
| Jun 22, 2015 | EF1 | Gorman 5 mi from Coal City |
| Jun 22, 2015 | EF3 | Paytonville 5 mi from Coal City |
| Jun 22, 2015 | EF2 | Braidwood 3 mi from Coal City |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF2 | Central City 4 mi from Coal City |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF2 | Braidwood 2 mi from Coal City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Coal City
122 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Coal City since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 28, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Coal City, Morris 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Coal City, Braidwood, Mazon 9 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Willow Ridge, Diamond, Carbon Hill 4 wind reports |
| May 4, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Mazon 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Morris, Channahon 2 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 79 mph, measured | Gardner, Godley, Braidwood 9 wind reports |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Channahon 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Morris, Channahon, Minooka 3 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | East Brooklyn 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 81 mph, measured | Channahon, Lorenzo, Lakewood Shores 5 wind reports |
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 Coal City; 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 Coal City.
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