Hail history for Lovington, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lovington since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lovington
- Last hail
- Jun 17, 2026
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 17, 2026
12 reports on 11 days since 1997 · #257 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Lovington
- 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 Lovington
The latest hail report in and around Lovington is from June 17, 2026, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lovington logged 4 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 40% of the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #257 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lovington accounts for 23% of the 52 reports filed in Moultrie 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 17, 2026 near Lovington.
The busiest year was 2001, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lovington 0.2
- Moultrie County 1.2
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lovington 3
- Moultrie County 19
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lovington 8%
- Moultrie 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 4, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | Lovington | Moultrie | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lovington | Moultrie | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Lovington | Moultrie | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Lovington | Moultrie | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Lovington | Moultrie | 19:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 25%
- 1–2 in 8 67%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | Lovington | Moultrie | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Lovington | Moultrie | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Lovington | Moultrie | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Lovington | Moultrie | 20:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W Lovington | Moultrie | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Lovington | Moultrie | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Lovington | Moultrie | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Lovington | Moultrie | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Lovington | Moultrie | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Lovington | Moultrie | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lovington | Moultrie | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Lovington | Moultrie | 18:47 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lovington
Questions about hail in Lovington
How often does it hail in Lovington, Illinois?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lovington since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #257 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lovington?
Most reports come in May, August, June. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lovington?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 17, 2026 near Lovington. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lovington?
The most recent report in this data is from June 17, 2026 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lovington had in the last five years?
4 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.