Hail history for Carbondale, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carbondale since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Carbondale
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 21, 1971
53 reports on 46 days since 1963 · #11 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Carbondale
- 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 Carbondale
The latest hail report in and around Carbondale is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 30, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Carbondale logged 33 reports on 29 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 3.3 times the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #11 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Carbondale accounts for 34% of the 154 reports filed in Jackson County.
4% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on August 21, 1971.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (16) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2023, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (34% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Carbondale 1.6
- Jackson County 4.0
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Carbondale 29
- Jackson County 55
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Carbondale 4%
- Jackson County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 14, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 1971 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Jackson | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 1971 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Jackson | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carbondale | Jackson | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NNE Makanda | Jackson | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Carbondale | Jackson | 19:33 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 19 36%
- 1–2 in 32 60%
- 2 in + 2 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NNW Carbondale | Jackson | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SSE Barr | Jackson | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Reeds | Jackson | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Carbondale | Jackson | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carbondale | Jackson | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NNE Makanda | Jackson | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Carbondale | Jackson | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Carbondale | Jackson | 08:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 ENE Carbondale | Jackson | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Carbondale | Jackson | 21:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 4 S Carbondale | Jackson | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 ESE Murphysboro | Jackson | 19:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Carbondale
- De Soto 10 km · 11
- Murphysboro 11 km · 27
- Carterville 13 km · 11
- Herrin 19 km · 19
- Marion 25 km · 36
- Zeigler 25 km · 10
- Goreville 29 km · 17
- Anna 29 km · 14
Questions about hail in Carbondale
How often does it hail in Carbondale, Illinois?
53 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carbondale since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #11 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Carbondale?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Carbondale?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 21, 1971. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Carbondale?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 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 Carbondale had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was April 27, 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.