Hail history for Kankakee, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kankakee since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kankakee
- Last hail
- Mar 10, 2026
- 6.10 in, softball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 6.60 in
- softball · Mar 10, 2026
44 reports on 35 days since 1960 · #18 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Kankakee
- 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 Kankakee
The latest hail report in and around Kankakee is from March 10, 2026, 6.10 in (softball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 6.60 in on March 10, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kankakee logged 15 reports on 14 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 #18 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kankakee accounts for 32% of the 138 reports filed in Kankakee County.
16% 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 6.60 in (softball) on March 10, 2026 near 0.52 SSW West Kankakee, which ties or sets the Illinois record.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2003, with 13 reports on 9 days. Hail here peaks in March (25% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kankakee 0.8
- Kankakee County 3.0
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kankakee 14
- Kankakee County 41
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kankakee 16%
- Kankakee County 12%
- 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 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 5 | 6.60 in | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 6.60 insoftball | 0.52 SSW West Kankakee | Kankakee | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 6.10 insoftball | 0.87 SE Kankakee | Kankakee | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 6.00 insoftball | 1.25 ESE Kankakee | Kankakee | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 5.20 insoftball | 0.69 S Kankakee Airport | Kankakee | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 5.20 insoftball | 0.69 S Kankakee Airport | Kankakee | 17:16 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 20 45%
- 1–2 in 17 39%
- 2 in + 7 16%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 6.10 insoftball | 0.87 SE Kankakee | Kankakee | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 6.00 insoftball | 1.25 ESE Kankakee | Kankakee | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 5.20 insoftball | 0.69 S Kankakee Airport | Kankakee | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 6.60 insoftball | 0.52 SSW West Kankakee | Kankakee | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 5.20 insoftball | 0.69 S Kankakee Airport | Kankakee | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE West Kankakee | Kankakee | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.78 N Aroma Park | Kankakee | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SE West Kankakee | Kankakee | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Kankakee | Kankakee | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | Kankakee | Kankakee | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Bradley | Kankakee | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 WSW Kankakee | Kankakee | 18:11 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kankakee
- Bradley 7 km · 11
- Manteno 16 km · 11
- Grant Park 25 km · 10
- Peotone 26 km · 13
- Wilmington 35 km · 14
- Coal City 40 km · 13
- Crete 43 km · 18
- Frankfort 45 km · 10
Questions about hail in Kankakee
How often does it hail in Kankakee, Illinois?
44 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kankakee since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #18 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kankakee?
Most reports come in March, May, April. March alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kankakee?
6.60 in (softball size) on March 10, 2026 near 0.52 SSW West Kankakee. 16% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kankakee?
The most recent report in this data is from March 10, 2026 (6.10 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kankakee had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was March 10, 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.