Hail history for Greenville, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Greenville since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Greenville
- Last hail
- May 4, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · Mar 14, 2025
11 reports on 10 days since 1998 · #289 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Greenville
- 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 Greenville
The latest hail report in and around Greenville is from May 4, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on March 14, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Greenville logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #289 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Greenville accounts for 21% of the 52 reports filed in Bond County.
9% 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 2.25 in (hen egg) on March 14, 2025 near 1.28 ESE Greenville.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in February (18% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Greenville 0.4
- Bond County 1.3
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Greenville 7
- Bond County 21
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Greenville 9%
- Bond 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 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 4, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1 | 2.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.28 ESE Greenville | Bond | 22:08 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Greenville | Bond | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.28 WNW Greenville Arpt | Bond | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.73 NW Greenville Arpt | Bond | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.98 S Durley | Bond | 15:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 9%
- 1–2 in 9 82%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Greenville | Bond | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.28 WNW Greenville Arpt | Bond | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.28 ESE Greenville | Bond | 22:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Greenville | Bond | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.73 NW Greenville Arpt | Bond | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.98 S Durley | Bond | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.3 SW Durley | Bond | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 NNW Greenville Arpt | Bond | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 W Greenville | Bond | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Feb 16, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 NW Greenville | Bond | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Smithboro | Bond | 16:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Greenville
Questions about hail in Greenville
How often does it hail in Greenville, Illinois?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Greenville since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #289 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Greenville?
Most reports come in February, May, July. February alone accounts for 18% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Greenville?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on March 14, 2025 near 1.28 ESE Greenville. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Greenville?
The most recent report in this data is from May 4, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Greenville 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 May 4, 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.