Hail history for Glen Carbon, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Glen Carbon since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Glen Carbon
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 15, 2010
19 reports on 17 days since 1981 · #125 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Glen Carbon
- 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 Glen Carbon
The latest hail report in and around Glen Carbon is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Glen Carbon logged 15 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #125 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Glen Carbon accounts for 6% of the 325 reports filed in Madison 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 June 15, 2010 near Glen Carbon.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Glen Carbon 0.8
- Madison County 10.4
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Glen Carbon 13
- Madison County 95
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Glen Carbon 0%
- Madison County 5%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Glen Carbon | Madison | 12:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Glen Carbon | Madison | 20:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Madison | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Glen Carbon | Madison | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Glen Carbon Crossing | Madison | 13:21 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 3 16%
- 1–2 in 16 84%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Glen Carbon Crossing | Madison | 13:21 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 WNW Glen Carbon | Madison | 14:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 E Glen Carbon Crossing | Madison | 21:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Glen Carbon Crossing | Madison | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 W Glen Carbon | Madison | 20:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 WNW Glen Carbon | Madison | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Glen Carbon | Madison | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Glen Carbon | Madison | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Glen Carbon | Madison | 04:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Glen Carbon | Madison | 12:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Glen Carbon | Madison | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Glen Carbon | Madison | 12:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Glen Carbon
- Edwardsville 4 km · 35
- Collinsville 9 km · 31
- Troy 9 km · 19
- Granite City 13 km · 26
- Wood River 14 km · 19
- Caseyville 15 km · 10
- Bethalto 17 km · 18
- Fairview Heights 18 km · 10
Questions about hail in Glen Carbon
How often does it hail in Glen Carbon, Illinois?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Glen Carbon since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #125 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Glen Carbon?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Glen Carbon?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 15, 2010 near Glen Carbon. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Glen Carbon?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 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 Glen Carbon had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 27, 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.