Hail history for Gibson City, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gibson City since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gibson City
- Last hail
- Aug 12, 2021
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 21, 2014
13 reports on 13 days since 1984 · #221 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Gibson City
- 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 Gibson City
The latest hail report in and around Gibson City is from August 12, 2021, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gibson City logged 9 reports on 9 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 #221 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gibson City accounts for 28% of the 47 reports filed in Ford 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 21, 2014 near 0.53 W Gibson City.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2014, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (31% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gibson City 0.5
- Ford County 1.4
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gibson City 9
- Ford County 20
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gibson City 0%
- Ford 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 W Gibson City | Ford | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Belvidere | Boone | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gibson City | Ford | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ford | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Gibson City | Ford | 04:12 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 31%
- 1–2 in 9 69%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Gibson City | Ford | 08:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Gibson City | Ford | 04:12 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 W Gibson City | Ford | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.23 WNW Gibson City | Ford | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Gibson City | Ford | 10:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.93 S Gibson City | Ford | 11:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Gibson City | Ford | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Belvidere | Boone | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | South Elgin | Kane | 23:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Gibson City | Ford | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2001 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 W Gibson City | Ford | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gibson City | Ford | 15:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gibson City
- Fisher 17 km · 15
- Rantoul 26 km · 16
- Chatsworth 29 km · 13
- Mahomet 31 km · 37
- Le Roy 35 km · 13
- Piper City 36 km · 11
- Champaign 40 km · 45
- Lexington 40 km · 10
Questions about hail in Gibson City
How often does it hail in Gibson City, Illinois?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gibson City since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #221 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gibson City?
Most reports come in June, March, May. June alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gibson City?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 21, 2014 near 0.53 W Gibson City. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gibson City?
The most recent report in this data is from August 12, 2021 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gibson City had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gibson City since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 12, 2021.
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.