Hail history for Bethalto, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bethalto since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bethalto
- Last hail
- May 3, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 27, 2026
18 reports on 13 days since 1986 · #136 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Bethalto
- 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 Bethalto
The latest hail report in and around Bethalto is from May 3, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bethalto logged 10 reports on 9 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 #136 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bethalto accounts for 6% of the 325 reports filed in Madison 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 April 27, 2026 near 0.88 SW Cottage Hills.
Reports were down 89% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2026, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (39% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bethalto 0.5
- Madison County 10.4
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bethalto 9
- Madison County 95
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bethalto 0%
- Madison 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 | 4 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Cottage Hills | Madison | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bethalto | Madison | 06:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cottage Hills | Madison | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 SE Cottage Hills | Madison | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | (Aln)stl Rgnl Arpt A | Madison | 18:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 22%
- 1–2 in 14 78%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N (Aln)stl Rgnl Arpt A | Madison | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 SE Cottage Hills | Madison | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | (Aln)stl Rgnl Arpt A | Madison | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Cottage Hills | Madison | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | (Aln)stl Rgnl Arpt A | Madison | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | (Aln)stl Rgnl Arpt A | Madison | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Bethalto | Madison | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.35 WSW Cottage Hills | Madison | 22:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bethalto | Madison | 06:22 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Bethalto | Madison | 11:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.65 SE Cottage Hills | Madison | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Bethalto | Madison | 20:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bethalto
- Wood River 5 km · 19
- Alton 9 km · 31
- Edwardsville 13 km · 35
- Godfrey 16 km · 35
- Glen Carbon 17 km · 19
- Bunker Hill 18 km · 36
- Brighton 18 km · 25
- Granite City 20 km · 26
Questions about hail in Bethalto
How often does it hail in Bethalto, Illinois?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bethalto since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #136 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bethalto?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bethalto?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 27, 2026 near 0.88 SW Cottage Hills. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bethalto?
The most recent report in this data is from May 3, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bethalto had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was May 3, 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.