Hail history for Latham, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Latham since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Latham
- Last hail
- May 20, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 2, 2025
14 reports on 13 days since 1991 · #201 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Latham
- 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 Latham
The latest hail report in and around Latham is from May 20, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 2, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Latham logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #201 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Latham accounts for 10% of the 140 reports filed in Logan County.
7% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 2, 2025 near 0.68 ENE Narita.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2025, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (29% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Latham 0.5
- Logan County 4.0
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Latham 9
- Logan County 46
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Latham 7%
- Logan County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.68 ENE Narita | Logan | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Latham | Logan | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Latham | Logan | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Latham | Logan | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Latham | Logan | 21:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 21%
- 1–2 in 10 71%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Latham | Logan | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.68 ENE Narita | Logan | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Latham | Logan | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Latham | Logan | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SW Latham | Logan | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.74 SW Latham | Logan | 14:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SW Latham | Logan | 23:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 E Latham | Logan | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Latham | Logan | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Latham | Logan | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Latham | Logan | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Latham | Logan | 17:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Latham
- Mount Pulaski 11 km · 14
- Forsyth 18 km · 10
- Decatur 23 km · 53
- Clinton 26 km · 24
- Lincoln 27 km · 32
- Elkhart 27 km · 10
- Mount Zion 31 km · 29
- Williamsville 33 km · 10
Questions about hail in Latham
How often does it hail in Latham, Illinois?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Latham since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #201 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Latham?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Latham?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 2, 2025 near 0.68 ENE Narita. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Latham?
The most recent report in this data is from May 20, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Latham had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 20, 2025.
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.