Hail history for Elkhart, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elkhart since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elkhart
- Last hail
- May 15, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · May 15, 2025
10 reports on 10 days since 1998 · #331 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Elkhart
- 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 Elkhart
The latest hail report in and around Elkhart is from May 15, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Elkhart logged 6 reports on 6 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 #331 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elkhart accounts for 7% of the 140 reports filed in Logan 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on May 15, 2025 near Elkhart.
The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elkhart 0.3
- Logan County 4.0
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elkhart 6
- Logan County 46
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elkhart 0%
- Logan 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Elkhart | Logan | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Elkhart | Logan | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Elkhart | Logan | 20:27 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 1999 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Broadwell | Logan | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Elkhart | Logan | 22:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 50%
- 1–2 in 5 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Elkhart | Logan | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Elkhart | Logan | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 S Elkhart | Logan | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Elkhart | Logan | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Elkhart | Logan | 01:02 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Elkhart | Logan | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 3 E Elkhart | Logan | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Elkhart | Logan | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 1999 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Broadwell | Logan | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Elkhart | Logan | 20:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elkhart
- Williamsville 9 km · 10
- Mount Pulaski 16 km · 14
- Sherman 17 km · 20
- Lincoln 18 km · 32
- Athens 22 km · 20
- Greenview 24 km · 12
- Latham 27 km · 14
- Springfield 29 km · 108
Questions about hail in Elkhart
How often does it hail in Elkhart, Illinois?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elkhart since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #331 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elkhart?
Most reports come in May, March, June. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elkhart?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on May 15, 2025 near Elkhart. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elkhart?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Elkhart had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 15, 2025.
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.