Hail history for McNabb, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McNabb since 2005, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · McNabb
- Last hail
- Mar 10, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 10, 2015
15 reports on 12 days since 2005 · #181 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · McNabb
- 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 McNabb
The latest hail report in and around McNabb is from March 10, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 10, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, McNabb logged 13 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 30% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #181 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. McNabb accounts for 23% of the 64 reports filed in Putnam 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 June 10, 2015 near 2.6 W Mc Nabb.
Reports were down 92% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2015, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- McNabb 0.7
- Putnam County 2.7
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- McNabb 10
- Putnam County 29
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- McNabb 0%
- Putnam County 0%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.6 W Mc Nabb | Putnam | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Mc Nabb | Putnam | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSE Mc Nabb | Putnam | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.5 WSW Mc Nabb | Putnam | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Mc Nabb | Putnam | 17:13 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 47%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSE Mc Nabb | Putnam | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.5 WSW Mc Nabb | Putnam | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.6 W Mc Nabb | Putnam | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Mc Nabb | Putnam | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 2.94 SW Mc Nabb | Putnam | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Mc Nabb | Putnam | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.94 SW Mc Nabb | Putnam | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Nov 17, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.5 WSW Mc Nabb | Putnam | 10:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Mc Nabb | Putnam | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 WSW Mc Nabb | Putnam | 13:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 E Mc Nabb | Putnam | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 E Mc Nabb | Putnam | 13:41 local · NCEI |
Hail history near McNabb
Questions about hail in McNabb
How often does it hail in McNabb, Illinois?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McNabb since 2005. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #181 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in McNabb?
Most reports come in June, March, April. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in McNabb?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 10, 2015 near 2.6 W Mc Nabb. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in McNabb?
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 McNabb 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 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.