Hail history for Channahon, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Channahon since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Channahon
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 27, 2026
11 reports on 10 days since 1984 · #278 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Channahon
- 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 Channahon
The latest hail report in and around Channahon is from July 27, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on July 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Channahon logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #278 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Channahon accounts for 3% of the 371 reports filed in Will County.
9% 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 July 27, 2026 near 0.86 SE Minooka.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2015, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Channahon 0.5
- Will County 10.3
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Channahon 8
- Will County 95
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Channahon 9%
- Will 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.86 SE Minooka | Will | — | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Channahon | Will | $50K | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.44 WNW Blodgett | Will | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Channahon | Grundy | — | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.36 SSW Millsdale | Will | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 27%
- 1–2 in 7 64%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.86 SE Minooka | Will | — | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Channahon | Grundy | — | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.36 SSW Millsdale | Will | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Minooka | Grundy | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Channahon | Will | $50K | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Channahon | Will | — | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Channahon | Will | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 NW Sank Ridge | Grundy | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.44 WNW Blodgett | Will | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.44 NNW Channahon | Will | — | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Nov 9, 1984 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Will | — | 17:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Channahon
- Minooka 3 km · 10
- Shorewood 11 km · 10
- Joliet 14 km · 71
- Morris 14 km · 25
- Wilmington 14 km · 14
- Coal City 16 km · 13
- Plattville 16 km · 10
- Plainfield 22 km · 45
Questions about hail in Channahon
How often does it hail in Channahon, Illinois?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Channahon since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #278 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Channahon?
Most reports come in June, April, March. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Channahon?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 27, 2026 near 0.86 SE Minooka. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Channahon?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Channahon had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 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.