Hail history for Moultrie County, Illinois
Every NOAA hail report filed in Moultrie County since 1974, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Moultrie County
- Last hail
- Jun 17, 2026
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 10
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 18 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 17, 2026
52 reports on 40 days since 1974 · #89 of 103 Illinois counties
Hail map · Moultrie 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 Moultrie County
The latest hail report in Moultrie County is from June 17, 2026, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 10 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on June 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Moultrie County logged 24 reports on 19 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Illinois county (2.6 a year) and ranks #89 of 103 Illinois counties for all-time reports. Moultrie County holds 0% of all 12,418 hail reports in Illinois.
6% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 17, 2026 near Fairbanks.
Reports were up 200% in 2016–2025 (18) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2026, with 9 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (21% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Moultrie County 1.2
- Median Illinois county 2.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Moultrie County 19
- Median Illinois county 34
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Moultrie County 6%
- Median Illinois county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3 | 3.00 in | — |
| May 4, 2026 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | Fairbanks | — | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | Lovington | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 2.00 inhen egg | Bethany | $7.0 million | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.19 NNE Ullrich | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.06 E Sullivan | — | 19:58 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 23%
- 1–2 in 37 71%
- 2 in + 3 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | Lovington | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.19 NNE Ullrich | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | Fairbanks | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Bethany | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Sullivan | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Lovington | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.06 E Sullivan | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 E Sullivan | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Bethany | 19:49 local · NCEI |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Lovington | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Sullivan | 10:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.19 NNE Ullrich | 19:25 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Moultrie County
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany | 8 | 8 | May 4, 2026 |
| Dalton City | 5 | 5 | Jul 23, 2023 |
| Allenville | 1 | 1 | Aug 26, 2016 |
Questions about hail in Moultrie County
How often does it hail in Moultrie County, Illinois?
52 hail reports have been logged in Moultrie County since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #89 of 103 Illinois counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Moultrie County?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Moultrie County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 17, 2026 near Fairbanks. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Moultrie County?
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 Moultrie County had in the last five years?
10 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 18 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.