Hail history for Joliet, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Joliet since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Joliet
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 10
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 24 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · Jul 27, 2026
71 reports on 45 days since 1974 · #5 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Joliet
- 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 Joliet
The latest hail report in and around Joliet is from July 27, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 10 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on July 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Joliet logged 33 reports on 25 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 3.3 times the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #5 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Joliet accounts for 19% of the 371 reports filed in Will County.
1% 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 July 27, 2026 near 2.14 NNW Shorewood.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (15) compared with 2006–2015 (18). The busiest year was 2026, with 14 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in March (24% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Joliet 1.6
- Will County 10.3
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Joliet 25
- Will County 95
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Joliet 1%
- Will County 3%
- 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 | 7 | 7 | 14 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 5 | 2.25 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 6 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 13, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 2.25 inhen egg | 2.14 NNW Shorewood | Will | 14:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.23 NW Shorewood | Will | 14:31 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.44 SSE Ingalls Park | Will | 08:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.46 NE Rockdale | Will | 08:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Joliet | Kendall | 16:36 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 25 35%
- 1–2 in 45 63%
- 2 in + 1 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 S Shorewood | Will | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.55 S Joliet | Kendall | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.14 NNW (Jot) Joliet Regional Airport | Will | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 2.25 inhen egg | 2.14 NNW Shorewood | Will | 14:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.23 NW Shorewood | Will | 14:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Preston Heights | Will | 13:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Rockdale | Will | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Ingalls Park | Will | 08:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.44 SSE Ingalls Park | Will | 08:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.64 S Preston Heights | Will | 08:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.46 NE Rockdale | Will | 08:21 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 E (Jot) Joliet Regional Airport | Will | 08:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Joliet
- Shorewood 6 km · 10
- Plainfield 13 km · 45
- Romeoville 13 km · 39
- Lockport 13 km · 14
- Minooka 13 km · 10
- Channahon 14 km · 11
- New Lenox 15 km · 13
- Bolingbrook 19 km · 28
Questions about hail in Joliet
How often does it hail in Joliet, Illinois?
71 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Joliet since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #5 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Joliet?
Most reports come in March, April, July. March alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Joliet?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on July 27, 2026 near 2.14 NNW Shorewood. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Joliet?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Joliet had in the last five years?
10 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 24 reports. The most recent was July 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.