Hail history for Litchfield, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Litchfield since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Litchfield
- Last hail
- Jun 17, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 28, 2011
52 reports on 37 days since 1976 · #13 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Litchfield
- 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 Litchfield
The latest hail report in and around Litchfield is from June 17, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on March 14, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Litchfield logged 21 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #13 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Litchfield accounts for 38% of the 137 reports filed in Montgomery County.
8% 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 4.50 in (softball) on May 28, 2011 near 0.96 WSW Lake Lou Yaeger.
Reports were down 69% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 1998, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Litchfield 1.1
- Montgomery County 3.0
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Litchfield 18
- Montgomery County 37
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Litchfield 8%
- Montgomery County 7%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2011 | 4.50 insoftball | 0.96 WSW Lake Lou Yaeger | Montgomery | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1989 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Montgomery | 12:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.34 NNE Litchfield Muni Arpt | Montgomery | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1987 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Montgomery | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Dec 1, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.73 E Litchfield Muni Arpt | Montgomery | 16:11 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 22 42%
- 1–2 in 26 50%
- 2 in + 4 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.54 W Litchfield | Montgomery | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 E Litchfield Muni Arpt | Montgomery | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.34 NNE Litchfield Muni Arpt | Montgomery | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Litchfield | Montgomery | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.92 W Litchfield Muni Arpt | Montgomery | 09:45 local · NCEI |
| Dec 1, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.73 E Litchfield Muni Arpt | Montgomery | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Litchfield | Montgomery | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.35 ENE Litchfield | Montgomery | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.09 E Litchfield | Montgomery | 06:08 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Litchfield | Montgomery | 13:29 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2011 | 4.50 insoftball | 0.96 WSW Lake Lou Yaeger | Montgomery | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Litchfield | Montgomery | 12:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Litchfield
- Gillespie 14 km · 15
- Hillsboro 17 km · 14
- Carlinville 21 km · 27
- Staunton 21 km · 14
- Bunker Hill 29 km · 36
- Girard 32 km · 10
- Nokomis 36 km · 11
- Greenville 40 km · 11
Questions about hail in Litchfield
How often does it hail in Litchfield, Illinois?
52 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Litchfield since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #13 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Litchfield?
Most reports come in May, April, October. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Litchfield?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 28, 2011 near 0.96 WSW Lake Lou Yaeger. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Litchfield?
The most recent report in this data is from June 17, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Litchfield had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was June 17, 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.