Hail history for Kewanee, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kewanee since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kewanee
- Last hail
- Mar 10, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 22, 2011
24 reports on 19 days since 1975 · #85 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Kewanee
- 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 Kewanee
The latest hail report in and around Kewanee is from March 10, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 10, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kewanee logged 17 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 70% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #85 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kewanee accounts for 11% of the 217 reports filed in Henry 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 May 22, 2011 near 0.69 N Kewanee.
Reports were down 30% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kewanee 0.8
- Henry County 7.4
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kewanee 13
- Henry County 65
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kewanee 0%
- Henry County 2%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Kewanee | Henry | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.32 NNW Kewanee | Henry | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Kewanee | Henry | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Kewanee | Henry | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Kewanee | Henry | 15:13 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 54%
- 1–2 in 11 46%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Kewanee | Henry | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.32 NNW Kewanee | Henry | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Kewanee | Henry | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Kewanee | Henry | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 NE Kewanee | Henry | 04:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Kewanee | Henry | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Kewanee | Henry | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Kewanee | Henry | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Kewanee | Henry | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Kewanee | Henry | 07:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Kewanee | Henry | 07:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Kewanee | Henry | 13:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kewanee
Questions about hail in Kewanee
How often does it hail in Kewanee, Illinois?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kewanee since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #85 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kewanee?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kewanee?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 22, 2011 near 0.69 N Kewanee. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kewanee?
The most recent report in this data is from March 10, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kewanee had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 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.