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Hail history im Christopher, IL

Last hail im 10 milesApr 27, 20261.00 in (25-cent coin)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail im 20063.00 in (tea cup)Feb 28, 2017
Hail days im 200646
Days im hail 1 inch imwin33
Tornadoes im 10 miles12
Wind dmg wutuk im 10 miles90

Hail wutuk im 10 miles im Christopher im 46 days im 2006. Stones imwin im 3.00 in (tea cup) im Feb 28, 2017. Hail ej common im April im May.

Recent hail im Christopher

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261.00 in
25-cent coin		Christopher
1 hail report · closest im center im Christopher		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 20251.00 in
25-cent coin		Benton Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest 6 mi im Christopher		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251.00 in
25-cent coin		Royalton
1 hail report · closest 7 mi im Christopher		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251.50 in
ping pong ball		Cleburne, Sesser, Zeigler
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi im Christopher		NOAA Storm Events

One row im day: largest hail wutuk im day im 10 miles, places im number im wutuk.

Hail days near Christopher by year

6063074082091021141211341421511621721821912012122323224325126

When hail season peaks near Christopher

Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and May (10).

1Jan3Feb4Mar10Apr10May7Jun5Jul1Aug2Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Christopher

Feb 28, 2017 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Benton (7 mi from Christopher)

National Weather Service description (English): This large hail was associated with the supercell that produced a strong tornado in Jackson and western Franklin Counties. Hailstones were slightly larger than baseballs on the north side of Benton. Quarter-size hail fell on the west side of Benton.

Apr 15, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Zeigler (5 mi from Christopher)

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

Mar 12, 2020 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Royalton (8 mi from Christopher)

National Weather Service description (English): There were multiple reports of large hail ranging from one to two inches in diameter in the Royalton and Zeigler areas.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sesser (9 mi from Christopher)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell on the west side of Sesser and just south of Rend Lake College.

May 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sesser (9 mi from Christopher)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported a mile north of Sesser. Dime size hail fell in Sesser.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Christopher

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 5, 2021EF1Ezra
7 mi from Christopher		3.9 mi long, 175 yd wide
Feb 28, 2017EF3Mulkeytown
6 mi from Christopher		4.4 mi long, 400 yd wide
May 11, 2016EF0Cleburne
3 mi from Christopher		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 19, 2015EF1Ezra
8 mi from Christopher		0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 19, 2015EF0Sunfield
9 mi from Christopher		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jan 29, 2013EF0Mulkeytown
3 mi from Christopher		0.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012EF1Dowell
7 mi from Christopher		7.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 19, 2011EF1Royalton
9 mi from Christopher		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2011EF1Benton
8 mi from Christopher		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 8, 2009EF1Mulkeytown
6 mi from Christopher		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 8, 2009EF1Du Quoin
7 mi from Christopher		3.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 8, 2009EF0Royalton
7 mi from Christopher		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Christopher

90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Christopher since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 19, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 10, 2026dmg ekkarDu Quoin, Royalton, Zeigler
4 wutuk wind		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026dmg ekkarWest Frankfort
1 wutuk wind		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Oct 19, 202596 mph, ekkarChristopher, West Frankfort, Old Duquoin
3 wutuk wind		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 202581 mph, ekkarRend City, North City
2 wutuk wind		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202475 mph, ekkarBenton Muni Airport, Christopher, Sesser
3 wutuk wind		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202464 mph, ekkarSesser
1 wutuk wind		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202475 mph, ekkarSesser, Benton Muni Airport
2 wutuk wind		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202460 mph, ekkarChristopher
1 wutuk wind		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202481 mph, ekkarWest Frankfort
1 wutuk wind		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202364 mph, ekkarBuckner
1 wutuk wind		NOAA Storm Events

Wind imwin thunderstorm ej 58 mph anikaj, im wind ej kajjitok dmg. Imwin wind ej imwin eokta weather stations; ekkar ej imwin eokta spotters im dmg surveys.

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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Christopher; 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 Christopher.

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