Hail history for Hamilton, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hamilton since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hamilton
- Last hail
- Sep 27, 2019
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · Jun 25, 2019
14 reports on 13 days since 1974 · #197 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Hamilton
- 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 Hamilton
The latest hail report in and around Hamilton is from September 27, 2019, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hamilton 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 #197 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hamilton accounts for 8% of the 177 reports filed in Hancock 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 1.00 in (quarter) on June 25, 2019 near 1.48 NNW Hamilton.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2019, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hamilton 0.5
- Hancock County 5.3
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hamilton 8
- Hancock County 51
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hamilton 0%
- Hancock 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Hamilton | Hancock | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Hamilton | Hancock | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Hamilton | Hancock | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Hamilton | Hancock | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Hamilton | Hancock | 16:38 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 21%
- 1–2 in 11 79%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 2.32 NNE Hamilton | Hancock | — | 11:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Hamilton | Hancock | — | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Hamilton | Hancock | — | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Hamilton | Hancock | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Hamilton | Hancock | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Hamilton | Hancock | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Oct 23, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 E Hamilton | Hancock | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.05 E Hamilton | Hancock | — | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.32 NNE Hamilton | Hancock | — | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Nov 5, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Hamilton | Hancock | $2K | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Hamilton | Hancock | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Hamilton | Hancock | — | 16:16 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hamilton
Questions about hail in Hamilton
How often does it hail in Hamilton, Illinois?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hamilton since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #197 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hamilton?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hamilton?
1.00 in (quarter size) on June 25, 2019 near 1.48 NNW Hamilton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hamilton?
The most recent report in this data is from September 27, 2019 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hamilton had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hamilton since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 27, 2019.
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.