Hail reports Illinois
There were 6 hail reports in Illinois in the last 24 hours. The largest measured 1.50 inches at 3 N Mendota, and the latest came at 12:39 AM CDT.
From 2005 through 2025, the Storm Events Database logs about 363 hail reports in Illinois a year, across about 43 days.
Live reports, last 24 hours
| Place | Size | Reported by | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 NE CurranSangamon County | 0.75 inchesest | Public | 12:39 AM CDT |
| SpringfieldSangamon County | 0.88 inches | Broadcast Media | 12:38 AM CDT |
| 3 N MendotaLa Salle County | 1.50 inchesest | Public | 6:05 PM CDT |
| 2 N Machesney ParkWinnebago County | 0.75 inches | Public | 3:56 PM CDT |
| 1 N Machesney ParkWinnebago County | 1.00 inchesest | Public | 3:55 PM CDT |
| 3 E SycamoreDe Kalb County | 1.00 inches | Public | 3:09 PM CDT |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time. Storm mode appears when the National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning or Tornado Warning.
Largest hailstones on record in Illinois
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.60 inches | Grapefruit | West Kankakee, Kankakee County | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 6.10 inches | Grapefruit | Kankakee, Kankakee County | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 6.00 inches | Grapefruit | Kankakee, Kankakee County | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 5.50 inches | Grapefruit | Campus, Livingston County | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 5.20 inches | Grapefruit | Kankakee Airport, Kankakee County | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 5.20 inches | Grapefruit | Kankakee Airport, Kankakee County | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 5.00 inches | Grapefruit | Cardiff, Livingston County | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 5.00 inches | Grapefruit | Buckingham, Kankakee County | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 4.80 inches | Grapefruit | Darien, DuPage County | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 4.75 inches | Grapefruit | Minooka, Kendall County | Jun 10, 2015 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 4 | 12 | 46 | 83 | 82 | 57 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Counties in Illinois with the most hail reports
| County | Reports a year |
|---|---|
| Cook | 19.9 |
| Sangamon | 11.5 |
| Will | 10.5 |
| Madison | 10.2 |
| St. Clair | 8.4 |
| Peoria | 8.3 |
| DuPage | 7.8 |
| Kane | 7.5 |
| Fulton | 7.5 |
| McLean | 7.4 |
Cities in Illinois with hail data
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