Hail history for Bloomington, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bloomington since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bloomington
- Last hail
- Mar 26, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 18 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 15, 2025
55 reports on 33 days since 1981 · #10 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Bloomington
- 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 Bloomington
The latest hail report in and around Bloomington is from March 26, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bloomington logged 40 reports on 21 hail days, about 2.0 reports a year. That is 4.0 times the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #10 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bloomington accounts for 22% of the 245 reports filed in McLean County.
2% 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 15, 2025 near 1.05 E Bloomington.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (20) compared with 2006–2015 (20). The busiest year was 2025, with 12 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bloomington 2.0
- McLean County 7.5
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bloomington 21
- McLean County 62
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bloomington 2%
- McLean County 7%
- 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 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 12 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.05 E Bloomington | Mclean | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.1 W Bloomington | Mclean | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.26 WSW Bloomington | Mclean | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bloomington | Mclean | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bloomington | Mclean | 17:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 31 56%
- 1–2 in 23 42%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 SSW Bloomington | Mclean | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.6 SW Bloomington | Mclean | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 SW Bloomington | Mclean | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.6 NE Covel | Mclean | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.05 E Bloomington | Mclean | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.1 W Bloomington | Mclean | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NW (Bmi)bloomngtn/Norma | Mclean | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW (Bmi)bloomngtn/Norma | Mclean | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Bloomington | Mclean | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.21 ESE Twin Grove | Mclean | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.26 WSW Bloomington | Mclean | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.95 NE Shirley | Mclean | 18:03 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bloomington
Questions about hail in Bloomington
How often does it hail in Bloomington, Illinois?
55 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bloomington since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.0 reports a year. That ranks #10 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bloomington?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bloomington?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 15, 2025 near 1.05 E Bloomington. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bloomington?
The most recent report in this data is from March 26, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bloomington had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 18 reports. The most recent was March 26, 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.