Hail history for Effingham, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Effingham since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Effingham
- Last hail
- Mar 22, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 16, 2025
34 reports on 27 days since 1961 · #40 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Effingham
- 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 Effingham
The latest hail report in and around Effingham is from March 22, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Effingham logged 19 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #40 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Effingham accounts for 40% of the 86 reports filed in Effingham County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 16, 2025 near 0.54 W Effingham.
Reports were down 27% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2012, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (21% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Effingham 0.9
- Effingham County 2.1
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Effingham 13
- Effingham County 25
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Effingham 0%
- Effingham County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 1, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 W Effingham | Effingham | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Effingham | Effingham | 12:09 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 W Effingham | Effingham | 06:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W Effingham | Effingham | 07:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Effingham | Effingham | 20:38 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 44%
- 1–2 in 19 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.62 NW Effingham | Effingham | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 W Effingham | Effingham | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | Effingham | Effingham | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 W Effingham | Effingham | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Effingham | Effingham | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.07 W Effingham | Effingham | 19:41 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.07 W Effingham | Effingham | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 1 W Effingham | Effingham | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SW Effingham | Effingham | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.14 NNE Funkhouser | Effingham | 01:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Effingham | Effingham | 12:13 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Effingham | Effingham | 12:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Effingham
Questions about hail in Effingham
How often does it hail in Effingham, Illinois?
34 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Effingham since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #40 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Effingham?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Effingham?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 16, 2025 near 0.54 W Effingham. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Effingham?
The most recent report in this data is from March 22, 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 Effingham had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was March 22, 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.