Hail history for Darien, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Darien since 2005, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Darien
- Last hail
- Mar 10, 2026
- 4.80 in, softball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.80 in
- softball · Mar 10, 2026
10 reports on 6 days since 2005 · #329 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Darien
- 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 Darien
The latest hail report in and around Darien is from March 10, 2026, 4.80 in (softball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.80 in on March 10, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Darien logged 6 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 40% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #329 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Darien accounts for 4% of the 281 reports filed in DuPage County.
30% 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 4.80 in (softball) on March 10, 2026 near Darien.
The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (40% of reports); 20% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Darien 0.3
- DuPage County 7.4
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Darien 4
- DuPage County 60
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Darien 30%
- DuPage 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 4.80 in | — |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 4.80 insoftball | Darien | Du Page | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.24 SW Darien | Du Page | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.06 E Woodridge | Du Page | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NW Darien | Du Page | 20:09 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Willowbrook | Du Page | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 20%
- 1–2 in 5 50%
- 2 in + 3 30%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 4.80 insoftball | Darien | Du Page | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NW Darien | Du Page | 20:09 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.06 E Woodridge | Du Page | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.24 SW Darien | Du Page | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.22 WSW Willowbrook | Du Page | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.22 WSW Willowbrook | Du Page | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Nov 29, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 SSE Willowbrook | Du Page | 09:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Burr Ridge | Du Page | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Willowbrook | Du Page | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Willowbrook | Du Page | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Darien
- Woodridge 5 km · 15
- Downers Grove 6 km · 31
- Lemont 9 km · 21
- Oak Brook 10 km · 13
- Bolingbrook 12 km · 28
- Naperville 15 km · 42
- Glen Ellyn 15 km · 16
- Lombard 15 km · 13
Questions about hail in Darien
How often does it hail in Darien, Illinois?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Darien since 2005. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #329 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Darien?
Most reports come in March, February, April. March alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Darien?
4.80 in (softball size) on March 10, 2026 near Darien. 30% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Darien?
The most recent report in this data is from March 10, 2026 (4.80 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Darien had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was March 10, 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.