Hail history for Havana, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Havana since 1966, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Havana
- Last hail
- Feb 19, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 20, 2004
16 reports on 16 days since 1966 · #162 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Havana
- 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 Havana
The latest hail report in and around Havana is from February 19, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 31, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Havana logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #162 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Havana accounts for 29% of the 56 reports filed in Mason 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 April 20, 2004 near Havana.
The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Havana 0.3
- Mason County 0.8
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Havana 5
- Mason County 12
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Havana 0%
- Mason 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Havana | Mason | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Havana | Mason | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Havana | Mason | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Havana | Mason | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 NNE Havana | Mason | 11:12 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 31%
- 1–2 in 11 69%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 E Havana | Mason | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Havana | Mason | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 1 N Havana | Mason | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Smithfield | Fulton | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Havana | Mason | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NNE Havana | Mason | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 NNE Havana | Mason | 11:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Havana | Mason | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Alexander | Morgan | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Havana | Mason | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 S Havana | Mason | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Havana | Mason | 22:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Havana
Questions about hail in Havana
How often does it hail in Havana, Illinois?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Havana since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #162 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Havana?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Havana?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 20, 2004 near Havana. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Havana?
The most recent report in this data is from February 19, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Havana had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was February 19, 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.