Hail history for Carmi, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carmi since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Carmi
- Last hail
- Aug 19, 2017
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 24, 2002
19 reports on 17 days since 1978 · #123 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Carmi
- 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 Carmi
The latest hail report in and around Carmi is from August 19, 2017, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Carmi logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #123 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Carmi accounts for 30% of the 64 reports filed in White 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 24, 2002 near Carmi.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (26% of reports); 37% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Carmi 0.4
- White County 1.6
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Carmi 6
- White County 23
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Carmi 0%
- White County 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carmi | White | $750K | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 1978 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | White | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Carmi | White | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Carmi | White | — | 05:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Carmi | White | — | 12:35 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 9 47%
- 1–2 in 10 53%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 S Carmi | White | 07:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Carmi | White | 05:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Carmi | White | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Carmi | White | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Carmi | White | 12:31 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Carmi | White | 12:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Carmi | White | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Carmi | White | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Nov 15, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Carmi | White | 13:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Carmi | White | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Carmi | White | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Carmi | White | 00:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Carmi
- Norris City 18 km · 10
- McLeansboro 32 km · 24
- Albion 34 km · 18
- Fairfield 37 km · 17
- Bellmont 40 km · 15
- Wayne City 47 km · 10
- Galatia 48 km · 12
- Harrisburg 51 km · 26
Questions about hail in Carmi
How often does it hail in Carmi, Illinois?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carmi since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #123 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Carmi?
Most reports come in August, March, April. August alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Carmi?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 24, 2002 near Carmi. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Carmi?
The most recent report in this data is from August 19, 2017 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Carmi had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carmi since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 19, 2017.
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.