Hail history for Earlville, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Earlville since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Earlville
- Last hail
- Mar 10, 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 4, 2023
11 reports on 8 days since 1998 · #286 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Earlville
- 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 Earlville
The latest hail report in and around Earlville is from March 10, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Earlville logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #286 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Earlville accounts for 6% of the 176 reports filed in LaSalle County.
27% 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 4, 2023 near 2.76 S Earlville.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Earlville 0.5
- LaSalle County 5.0
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Earlville 6
- LaSalle County 53
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Earlville 27%
- LaSalle County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.76 S Earlville | La Salle | 11:19 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1998 | 2.25 inhen egg | Earlville | La Salle | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 WNW Earlville | La Salle | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 N Earlville | La Salle | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.7 ENE Earlville | La Salle | 15:34 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 9%
- 1–2 in 7 64%
- 2 in + 3 27%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Earlville | La Salle | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.7 ENE Earlville | La Salle | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 N Earlville | La Salle | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.76 S Earlville | La Salle | 11:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Earlville | La Salle | 11:04 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 WNW Earlville | La Salle | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Earlville | La Salle | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 SSE Paw Paw | Lee | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Earlville | La Salle | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Earlville | La Salle | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1998 | 2.25 inhen egg | Earlville | La Salle | 19:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Earlville
Questions about hail in Earlville
How often does it hail in Earlville, Illinois?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Earlville since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #286 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Earlville?
Most reports come in April, May, September. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Earlville?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 4, 2023 near 2.76 S Earlville. 27% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Earlville?
The most recent report in this data is from March 10, 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 Earlville 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 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.