Hail history · Illinois
Madison County, Illinois hail history
29 days with hail reports since 2010, most recently Aug 22, 2026. Largest hail: 3.75".
Hail days since 20102914 in the last 5 years
Largest hail3.75"teacup · Mar 14, 2024
Damaging wind reports95last Jul 27, 2026
By year
| Year | Hail days | Hail reports | Largest hail | Wind reports | Strongest gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (preliminary) | 5 | 9 | 2.50" | 8 | 70 mph |
| 2025 | 3 | 22 | 1.75" | 7 | 69 mph |
| 2024 | 3 | 5 | 3.75" | 4 | 75 mph |
| 2023 | 3 | 6 | 1.25" | 19 | 72 mph |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | – | 10 | 70 mph |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1.00" | 9 | 93 mph |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1.50" | 3 | 66 mph |
| 2019 | 2 | 4 | 2.00" | 5 | 64 mph |
| 2018 | 4 | 5 | 1.00" | 13 | 70 mph |
| 2017 | 5 | 6 | 3.00" | 10 | 72 mph |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 | 1.75" | 7 | 64 mph |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | – |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | – |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | – |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | – |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | – |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | – |
Largest hail reports
| Size | About the size of a | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75" | teacup | Mar 14, 2024 |
| 3.00" | teacup | Nov 5, 2017 |
| 2.50" | tennis ball | Aug 22, 2026 |
| 2.00" | hen egg | Feb 28, 2017 |
| 2.00" | hen egg | Apr 30, 2019 |
| 2.00" | hen egg | Apr 27, 2026 |
| 2.00" | hen egg | May 3, 2026 |
| 2.00" | hen egg | May 4, 2026 |
| 1.75" | golf ball | Apr 30, 2016 |
| 1.75" | golf ball | Apr 30, 2016 |
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports (final Storm Data through Dec 28, 2025; preliminary reports through Oct 9, 2026). Hail 1 inch or larger and damaging wind (58 mph or more, or reported damage). Counts are reports, not damage claims; many storms go unreported. Dates are CST. About the data