Hail history for Dakota, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dakota since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dakota
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 2.75 in, baseball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 17, 2026
11 reports on 7 days since 1975 · #282 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Dakota
- 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 Dakota
The latest hail report in and around Dakota is from April 17, 2026, 2.75 in (baseball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on April 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dakota logged 2 reports on 2 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 20% of the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #282 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dakota accounts for 8% of the 136 reports filed in Stephenson County.
18% 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 April 17, 2026 near Dakota Dornink Arpt.
The busiest year was 2026, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (55% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dakota 0.1
- Stephenson County 3.9
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dakota 2
- Stephenson County 41
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dakota 18%
- Stephenson County 10%
- 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 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 5 | 3.00 in | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | Dakota Dornink Arpt | Stephenson | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.86 NW Dakota | Stephenson | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 NE Winneshiek | Stephenson | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NW Dakota | Stephenson | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dakota | Stephenson | 20:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 9%
- 1–2 in 8 73%
- 2 in + 2 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.86 NW Dakota | Stephenson | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 NE Winneshiek | Stephenson | — | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 NE Winneshiek | Stephenson | — | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | Dakota Dornink Arpt | Stephenson | — | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NW Dakota | Stephenson | — | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Dakota Dornink Arpt | Stephenson | — | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Dakota | Stephenson | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 NW Dakota | Stephenson | — | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 E Cedarville | Stephenson | $10K | 01:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dakota | Stephenson | — | 20:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stephenson | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dakota
- Lake Summerset 13 km · 11
- Freeport 14 km · 35
- Pecatonica 16 km · 12
- Lena 24 km · 10
- Winnebago 28 km · 13
- Stockton 39 km · 20
- Mount Morris 39 km · 12
- Rockton 39 km · 10
Questions about hail in Dakota
How often does it hail in Dakota, Illinois?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dakota since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #282 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dakota?
Most reports come in April, June, February. April alone accounts for 55% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dakota?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 17, 2026 near Dakota Dornink Arpt. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dakota?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2026 (2.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dakota had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was April 17, 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.