Hail history for Auburn, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Auburn since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Auburn
- Last hail
- Jul 17, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 7, 2023
18 reports on 14 days since 1964 · #134 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Auburn
- 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 Auburn
The latest hail report in and around Auburn is from July 17, 2023, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Auburn logged 13 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 30% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #134 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Auburn accounts for 6% of the 319 reports filed in Sangamon County.
17% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 7, 2023 near Auburn.
Reports were up 60% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (39% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Auburn 0.7
- Sangamon County 11.8
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Auburn 9
- Sangamon County 87
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Auburn 17%
- Sangamon County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Auburn | Sangamon | — | 14:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.54 WSW Divernon | Sangamon | $100K | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2002 | 2.00 inhen egg | Auburn | Sangamon | $9.0 million | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Auburn | Sangamon | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Auburn | Sangamon | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 28%
- 1–2 in 10 56%
- 2 in + 3 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.6 E Auburn | Sangamon | — | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Auburn | Sangamon | — | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Auburn | Sangamon | — | 14:14 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 E Auburn | Sangamon | — | 14:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 N Auburn | Sangamon | — | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Auburn | Sangamon | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Auburn | Sangamon | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Auburn | Sangamon | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW Divernon | Sangamon | — | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Auburn | Sangamon | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Auburn | Sangamon | — | 03:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.54 WSW Divernon | Sangamon | $100K | 15:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Auburn
- Divernon 8 km · 15
- Chatham 12 km · 48
- Pawnee 14 km · 13
- Loami 14 km · 11
- Girard 15 km · 10
- Waverly 18 km · 10
- New Berlin 22 km · 12
- Springfield 25 km · 108
Questions about hail in Auburn
How often does it hail in Auburn, Illinois?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Auburn since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #134 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Auburn?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Auburn?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 7, 2023 near Auburn. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Auburn?
The most recent report in this data is from July 17, 2023 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Auburn had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was July 17, 2023.
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.