Hail history for Montgomery County, Illinois
Every NOAA hail report filed in Montgomery County since 1968, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Montgomery County
- Last hail
- Jun 17, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 15 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 28, 2011
137 reports on 75 days since 1968 · #32 of 103 Illinois counties
Hail map · Montgomery County
- 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 Montgomery County
The latest hail report in Montgomery County is from June 17, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on May 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Montgomery County logged 61 reports on 37 hail days, about 3.0 reports a year. That is 17% more than the median Illinois county (2.6 a year) and ranks #32 of 103 Illinois counties for all-time reports. Montgomery County holds 1% of all 12,418 hail reports in Illinois.
7% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Illinois county. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on May 28, 2011 near 0.51 NW Irving.
Reports were down 51% in 2016–2025 (20) compared with 2006–2015 (41). The busiest year was 2011, with 13 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Montgomery County 3.0
- Median Illinois county 2.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Montgomery County 37
- Median Illinois county 34
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Montgomery County 7%
- Median Illinois county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 8 | 8 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 14, 2023 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 4 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2011 | 4.50 insoftball | 0.51 NW Irving | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2011 | 4.50 insoftball | 0.96 WSW Lake Lou Yaeger | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.31 WNW Wenonah | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.27 W Butler | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Irving | 20:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 58 42%
- 1–2 in 70 51%
- 2 in + 9 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.54 W Litchfield | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 E Litchfield Muni Arpt | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Irving | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.34 NNE Litchfield Muni Arpt | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 NNE Coffeen | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Litchfield | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.24 NE White Oak | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Nokomis | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.08 ENE Waggoner Huntman Arp | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.96 SSE Waggoner | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.7 W Taylor Spgs | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SSE Butler | 17:05 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Montgomery County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Litchfield | 52 | 4.50 in |
| Hillsboro | 14 | 2.50 in |
| Nokomis | 11 | 1.25 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irving | 7 | 6 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Coffeen | 5 | 5 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Farmersville | 5 | 4 | May 3, 2021 |
| Fillmore | 5 | 4 | Apr 16, 2006 |
| Taylor Springs | 4 | 4 | May 7, 2023 |
| Wenonah | 4 | 4 | May 7, 2023 |
| Walshville | 3 | 3 | Jun 8, 2009 |
| Witt | 3 | 2 | Mar 31, 2005 |
| Donnellson | 2 | 2 | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Raymond | 2 | 2 | Jun 18, 1998 |
| Butler | 1 | 1 | May 28, 2011 |
| Waggoner | 1 | 1 | May 7, 2023 |
Questions about hail in Montgomery County
How often does it hail in Montgomery County, Illinois?
137 hail reports have been logged in Montgomery County since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.0 reports a year. That ranks #32 of 103 Illinois counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Montgomery County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Montgomery County?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 28, 2011 near 0.51 NW Irving. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Montgomery County?
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 Montgomery County had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 15 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.