Hail history for Arcola, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arcola since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Arcola
- Last hail
- Jun 17, 2026
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 17, 2026
12 reports on 11 days since 1974 · #246 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Arcola
- 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 Arcola
The latest hail report in and around Arcola is from June 17, 2026, 3.00 in (teacup size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on June 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Arcola logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 30% of the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #246 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Arcola accounts for 16% of the 76 reports filed in Douglas County.
8% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 17, 2026 near 2.76 N Humboldt.
The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (25% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Arcola 0.1
- Douglas County 2.5
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Arcola 3
- Douglas County 28
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Arcola 8%
- Douglas County 18%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 2 | 3.00 in | — |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.76 N Humboldt | Coles | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Arcola | Douglas | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Douglas | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Arcola | Douglas | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Humboldt | Coles | 18:14 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 42%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.76 N Humboldt | Coles | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Arcola | Douglas | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Arcola | Douglas | 21:33 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 3 N Arcola | Douglas | 10:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Arcola | Douglas | 11:20 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Arcola | Douglas | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Humboldt | Coles | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Arcola | Douglas | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Arcola | Douglas | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Douglas | 00:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Douglas | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1974 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Douglas | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Arcola
Questions about hail in Arcola
How often does it hail in Arcola, Illinois?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arcola since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #246 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Arcola?
Most reports come in April, June, July. April alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Arcola?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 17, 2026 near 2.76 N Humboldt. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Arcola?
The most recent report in this data is from June 17, 2026 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Arcola had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 17, 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.