Hail history for Mount Sterling, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mount Sterling since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mount Sterling
- Last hail
- Jun 13, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 9, 2021
24 reports on 22 days since 1974 · #87 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Mount Sterling
- 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 Mount Sterling
The latest hail report in and around Mount Sterling is from June 13, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on March 31, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mount Sterling logged 11 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #87 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Mount Sterling accounts for 46% of the 52 reports filed in Brown 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 2.75 in (baseball) on July 9, 2021 near 1.02 NNW Mt Sterling.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mount Sterling 0.6
- Brown County 1.3
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mount Sterling 11
- Brown County 24
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mount Sterling 8%
- Brown 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2021 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.02 NNW Mt Sterling | Brown | $100K | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Mt Sterling | Brown | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.17 NE Hersman | Brown | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.73 WNW Hersman | Brown | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mt Sterling | Brown | — | 20:14 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 46%
- 1–2 in 11 46%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Hersman | Brown | — | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.17 NE Hersman | Brown | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Mt Sterling | Brown | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.02 NNW Mt Sterling | Brown | $100K | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.73 WNW Hersman | Brown | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 NNE Mt Sterling | Brown | — | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.48 NNE Mt Sterling | Brown | — | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.87 WSW Hersman | Brown | — | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.29 ENE Mt Sterling | Brown | — | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.46 NE Mt Sterling | Brown | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.89 WSW Hersman | Brown | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Mt Sterling | Brown | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Mount Sterling
- Rushville 23 km · 18
- Meredosia 25 km · 10
- Camp Point 26 km · 12
- Beardstown 29 km · 23
- Augusta 31 km · 14
- Liberty 31 km · 13
- Plymouth 36 km · 16
- Bowen 37 km · 12
Questions about hail in Mount Sterling
How often does it hail in Mount Sterling, Illinois?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mount Sterling since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #87 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mount Sterling?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mount Sterling?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 9, 2021 near 1.02 NNW Mt Sterling. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mount Sterling?
The most recent report in this data is from June 13, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Mount Sterling had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 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.