Hail history for Bellmont, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bellmont since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bellmont
- Last hail
- Aug 1, 2022
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 25, 2012
15 reports on 13 days since 1989 · #173 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Bellmont
- 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 Bellmont
The latest hail report in and around Bellmont is from August 1, 2022, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 1, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bellmont logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #173 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bellmont accounts for 26% of the 58 reports filed in Wabash County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on September 25, 2012 near 2 N Bellmont.
Reports were down 90% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2012, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (20% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bellmont 0.6
- Wabash County 1.6
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bellmont 9
- Wabash County 26
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bellmont 0%
- Wabash County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Bellmont | Wabash | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Bellmont | Wabash | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bellmont | Wabash | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 E Bellmont | Wabash | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.54 E Bellmont | Wabash | 18:43 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 33%
- 1–2 in 10 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 E Bellmont | Wabash | — | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Bellmont | Wabash | — | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Bellmont | Wabash | — | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Bellmont | Wabash | — | 13:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Bellmont | Wabash | — | 13:12 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.54 E Bellmont | Wabash | — | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Jan 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Bellmont | Wabash | — | 12:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Bellmont | Wabash | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Bellmont | Wabash | — | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Bellmont | Wabash | $3K | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Feb 16, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Bellmont | Wabash | — | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Nov 15, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Bellmont | Wabash | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bellmont
- Mount Carmel 13 km · 21
- Albion 13 km · 18
- Sumner 37 km · 11
- Carmi 40 km · 19
- Fairfield 40 km · 17
- Olney 41 km · 23
- Lawrenceville 43 km · 22
- Clay City 51 km · 11
Questions about hail in Bellmont
How often does it hail in Bellmont, Illinois?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bellmont since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #173 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bellmont?
Most reports come in March, May, April. March alone accounts for 20% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bellmont?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 25, 2012 near 2 N Bellmont. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bellmont?
The most recent report in this data is from August 1, 2022 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bellmont had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was August 1, 2022.
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.