Hail history for Douglas County, Illinois
Every NOAA hail report filed in Douglas County since 1974, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Douglas County
- Last hail
- Jun 17, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 10
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 20 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Apr 7, 1998
76 reports on 48 days since 1974 · #62 of 103 Illinois counties
Hail map · Douglas County
- 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 Douglas County
The latest hail report in Douglas County is from June 17, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 10 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.25 in on June 29, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Douglas County logged 50 reports on 28 hail days, about 2.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Illinois county (2.6 a year) and ranks #62 of 103 Illinois counties for all-time reports. Douglas County holds 1% of all 12,418 hail reports in Illinois.
18% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Illinois county. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on April 7, 1998 near Arthur.
Reports were down 21% in 2016–2025 (22) compared with 2006–2015 (28). The busiest year was 2014, with 10 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Douglas County 2.5
- Median Illinois county 2.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Douglas County 28
- Median Illinois county 34
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Douglas County 18%
- Median Illinois county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 4 | 3.00 in | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 4 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 4 | 3.25 in | — |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 15, 2022 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 15, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 1998 | 4.50 insoftball | Arthur | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1 WNW Tuscola | $100.0 million2 injured | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 3.25 inteacup | 1 N Tuscola | — | 05:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.87 SE Arthur | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 3.00 inteacup | Camargo | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 27 36%
- 1–2 in 35 46%
- 2 in + 14 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Arcola | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.53 E Chesterville | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Arthur | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.87 SE Arthur | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Newman | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Newman | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Arthur | 19:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5.63 S Murdock | 21:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 WSW Kemp | 21:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Arcola | 21:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.27 ENE Arthur | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Tuscola Arpt | 08:04 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Douglas County
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman | 9 | 9 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Camargo | 7 | 6 | May 9, 2018 |
| Hindsboro | 3 | 3 | May 21, 2014 |
| Villa Grove | 3 | 3 | Jun 22, 2008 |
Questions about hail in Douglas County
How often does it hail in Douglas County, Illinois?
76 hail reports have been logged in Douglas County since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.5 reports a year. That ranks #62 of 103 Illinois counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Douglas County?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Douglas County?
4.50 in (softball size) on April 7, 1998 near Arthur. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Douglas County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 17, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Douglas County had in the last five years?
10 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 20 reports. The most recent was June 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.