Hail history for Albion, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Albion since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Albion
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 3, 1996
18 reports on 18 days since 1981 · #132 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Albion
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Albion
The latest hail report in and around Albion is from April 27, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 2, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Albion logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #132 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Albion accounts for 46% of the 39 reports filed in Edwards County.
11% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Illinois town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on May 3, 1996 near Albion.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (22% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Albion 0.5
- Edwards County 0.9
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Albion 10
- Edwards County 17
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Albion 11%
- Edwards County 10%
- Median Illinois town on this site 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 1996 | 2.75 inbaseball | Albion | Edwards | $500K | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4 W Albion | Edwards | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Albion | Edwards | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 S Albion | Edwards | — | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Albion | Edwards | — | 14:47 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 56%
- 1–2 in 6 33%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 S Albion | Edwards | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Albion | Edwards | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Albion | Edwards | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | Albion | Edwards | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 W Albion | Edwards | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Albion | Edwards | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Albion | Edwards | 01:31 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Albion | Edwards | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Albion | Edwards | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Albion | Edwards | 00:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 W Albion | Edwards | 23:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Albion | Edwards | 12:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Albion
- Bellmont 13 km · 15
- Mount Carmel 26 km · 21
- Fairfield 27 km · 17
- Carmi 34 km · 19
- Olney 39 km · 23
- Sumner 41 km · 11
- Clay City 43 km · 11
- Wayne City 47 km · 10
Questions about hail in Albion
How often does it hail in Albion, Illinois?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Albion since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #132 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Albion?
Most reports come in April, March, June. April alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Albion?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 3, 1996 near Albion. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Albion?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Albion had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 27, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.