Hail history for Ellis Grove, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ellis Grove since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Ellis Grove
- Last hail
- Aug 12, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 10, 2021
12 reports on 11 days since 2002 · #252 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Ellis Grove
- 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 Ellis Grove
The latest hail report in and around Ellis Grove is from August 12, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 5, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on August 12, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ellis Grove logged 9 reports on 8 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 #252 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ellis Grove accounts for 7% of the 174 reports filed in Randolph 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 July 10, 2021 near 0.76 NNW Ellis Grove.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ellis Grove 0.5
- Randolph County 4.8
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ellis Grove 8
- Randolph County 48
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ellis Grove 0%
- Randolph County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.76 NNW Ellis Grove | Randolph | 01:06 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.72 NNW Ellis Grove | Randolph | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Ellis Grove | Randolph | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SW Ellis Grove | Randolph | 21:30 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Ellis Grove | Randolph | 13:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 50%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SW Ellis Grove | Randolph | 21:30 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.76 NNW Ellis Grove | Randolph | 01:06 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.74 NNW Ellis Grove | Randolph | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.72 NNW Ellis Grove | Randolph | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Ellis Grove | Randolph | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Ellis Grove | Randolph | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Ellis Grove | Randolph | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Ellis Grove | Randolph | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Ellis Grove | Randolph | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Ellis Grove | Randolph | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Ellis Grove | Randolph | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Ellis Grove | Randolph | 16:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ellis Grove
- Evansville 9 km · 22
- Chester 12 km · 23
- Ruma 15 km · 11
- Prairie du Rocher 18 km · 11
- Baldwin 20 km · 11
- Sparta 21 km · 27
- Steeleville 22 km · 10
- Red Bud 23 km · 25
Questions about hail in Ellis Grove
How often does it hail in Ellis Grove, Illinois?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ellis Grove since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #252 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ellis Grove?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ellis Grove?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 10, 2021 near 0.76 NNW Ellis Grove. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ellis Grove?
The most recent report in this data is from August 12, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ellis Grove had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was August 12, 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.