Hail history for Dixon, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dixon since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dixon
- Last hail
- Apr 2, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 18, 1975
23 reports on 20 days since 1970 · #93 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Dixon
- 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 Dixon
The latest hail report in and around Dixon is from April 2, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 10, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dixon logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #93 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dixon accounts for 20% of the 115 reports filed in Lee 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 18, 1975.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dixon 0.6
- Lee County 3.7
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dixon 9
- Lee County 36
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dixon 9%
- Lee 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 1975 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Lee | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | Dixon | Lee | 12:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dixon Muni Arpt | Lee | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dixon | Lee | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.57 S Dixon | Lee | 15:06 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 8 35%
- 1–2 in 13 57%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Dixon | Lee | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.24 NE Dixon | Lee | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.57 S Dixon | Lee | 15:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.84 NW (C73) Dixon Municipal Airport | Lee | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNW Dixon | Lee | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | Dixon | Lee | 12:19 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Dixon | Lee | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dixon Muni Arpt | Lee | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Dixon | Lee | 13:37 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 W Dixon | Lee | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Dixon | Lee | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Mundelein | Lake | 21:21 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dixon
- Amboy 18 km · 12
- Polo 18 km · 11
- Sterling 19 km · 22
- Rock Falls 20 km · 14
- Oregon 22 km · 13
- Mount Morris 23 km · 12
- Sublette 30 km · 11
- Walnut 33 km · 10
Questions about hail in Dixon
How often does it hail in Dixon, Illinois?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dixon since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #93 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dixon?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dixon?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 18, 1975. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dixon?
The most recent report in this data is from April 2, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dixon had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 2, 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.