Hail history for Arthur, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arthur since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Arthur
- Last hail
- Jun 17, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Apr 7, 1998
18 reports on 11 days since 1992 · #133 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Arthur
- 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 Arthur
The latest hail report in and around Arthur is from June 17, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on June 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Arthur logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 30% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #133 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Arthur accounts for 24% of the 76 reports filed in Douglas County.
22% 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 4.50 in (softball) on April 7, 1998 near Arthur.
The busiest year was 2000, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (22% of reports); 39% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Arthur 0.3
- Douglas County 2.5
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Arthur 6
- Douglas County 28
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Arthur 22%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3 | 3.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jul 15, 2022 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 1998 | 4.50 insoftball | Arthur | Douglas | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.87 SE Arthur | Douglas | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | Fairbanks | Moultrie | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.27 ENE Arthur | Douglas | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Arthur | Douglas | 17:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 11%
- 1–2 in 12 67%
- 2 in + 4 22%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Arthur | Douglas | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.87 SE Arthur | Douglas | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | Fairbanks | Moultrie | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Arthur | Douglas | 19:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.27 ENE Arthur | Douglas | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 W Bourbon | Douglas | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 ESE Arthur | Douglas | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Nov 5, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Arthur | Douglas | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.17 E Cadwell | Moultrie | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Arthur | Douglas | 13:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Arthur | Douglas | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NE Cadwell | Moultrie | 21:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Arthur
- Lovington 14 km · 12
- Arcola 15 km · 12
- Sullivan 18 km · 15
- Tuscola 19 km · 20
- Mattoon 28 km · 41
- Charleston 36 km · 29
- Mount Zion 36 km · 29
- Monticello 37 km · 17
Questions about hail in Arthur
How often does it hail in Arthur, Illinois?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arthur since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #133 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Arthur?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Arthur?
4.50 in (softball size) on April 7, 1998 near Arthur. 22% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Arthur?
The most recent report in this data is from June 17, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Arthur had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 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.