Hail history for Marshall, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marshall since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marshall
- Last hail
- Mar 13, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 27, 2019
20 reports on 16 days since 1958 · #114 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Marshall
- 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 Marshall
The latest hail report in and around Marshall is from March 13, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on March 13, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marshall logged 10 reports on 7 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 #114 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marshall accounts for 30% of the 66 reports filed in Clark 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 27, 2019 near 2.28 S Marshall.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2010, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marshall 0.5
- Clark County 1.9
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marshall 7
- Clark County 25
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marshall 0%
- Clark 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 26, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.28 S Marshall | Clark | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Marshall | Clark | 12:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Oliver | Clark | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clark | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 1958 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clark | 20:27 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 5 25%
- 1–2 in 15 75%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 N Marshall | Clark | 20:41 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NNE Marshall | Clark | 13:47 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.28 S Marshall | Clark | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Nov 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Marshall | Clark | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Nov 14, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Marshall | Clark | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 N Marshall | Clark | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Marshall | Clark | 12:22 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Marshall | Clark | 12:22 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Marshall | Clark | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Oliver | Clark | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Hammond | Piatt | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Marshall | Clark | 17:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marshall
- Martinsville 18 km · 15
- Paris 24 km · 30
- Casey 27 km · 11
- Ashmore 32 km · 11
- Charleston 43 km · 29
- Robinson 44 km · 20
- Greenup 44 km · 11
- Chrisman 45 km · 11
Questions about hail in Marshall
How often does it hail in Marshall, Illinois?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marshall since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #114 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marshall?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marshall?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 27, 2019 near 2.28 S Marshall. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marshall?
The most recent report in this data is from March 13, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Marshall had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 13, 2024.
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.