Hail history for Chatham, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chatham since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chatham
- Last hail
- Feb 28, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 31 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.25 in
- teacup · May 7, 2023
48 reports on 23 days since 1982 · #14 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Chatham
- 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 Chatham
The latest hail report in and around Chatham is from February 28, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.25 in on May 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chatham logged 44 reports on 19 hail days, about 2.2 reports a year. That is 4.4 times the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #14 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chatham accounts for 15% of the 319 reports filed in Sangamon County.
10% 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 3.25 in (teacup) on May 7, 2023 near Chatham.
Reports were up 240% in 2016–2025 (34) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2023, with 26 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (44% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chatham 2.2
- Sangamon County 11.8
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chatham 19
- Sangamon County 87
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chatham 10%
- Sangamon 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 17 | 9 | 26 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 20, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 9 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 14, 2023 | 5 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 12 | 3.25 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 3.25 inteacup | Chatham | Sangamon | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Chatham | Sangamon | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Chatham | Sangamon | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Chatham | Sangamon | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Chatham | Sangamon | 14:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 23%
- 1–2 in 32 67%
- 2 in + 5 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 E Chatham | Sangamon | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Curran | Sangamon | 13:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Chatham | Sangamon | 20:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Chatham | Sangamon | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.6 W Beamington | Sangamon | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.06 E Chatham | Sangamon | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Chatham | Sangamon | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNW Chatham | Sangamon | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Chatham | Sangamon | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Chatham | Sangamon | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Chatham | Sangamon | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Chatham | Sangamon | 18:34 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chatham
- Auburn 12 km · 18
- Divernon 12 km · 15
- Pawnee 13 km · 13
- Loami 13 km · 11
- Springfield 14 km · 108
- New Berlin 20 km · 12
- Waverly 24 km · 10
- Sherman 25 km · 20
Questions about hail in Chatham
How often does it hail in Chatham, Illinois?
48 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chatham since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.2 reports a year. That ranks #14 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chatham?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chatham?
3.25 in (teacup size) on May 7, 2023 near Chatham. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chatham?
The most recent report in this data is from February 28, 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 Chatham had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 31 reports. The most recent was February 28, 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.