Hail history for New Lenox, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of New Lenox since 2001, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · New Lenox
- Last hail
- Mar 31, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 31, 2026
13 reports on 12 days since 2001 · #230 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · New Lenox
- 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 New Lenox
The latest hail report in and around New Lenox is from March 31, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 31, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, New Lenox logged 9 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #230 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. New Lenox accounts for 4% of the 371 reports filed in Will 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 March 31, 2026 near 1 W New Lenox.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- New Lenox 0.5
- Will County 10.3
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- New Lenox 9
- Will County 95
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- New Lenox 0%
- Will County 3%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W New Lenox | Will | 08:34 local · NCEI |
| Nov 17, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.36 NW Ingalls Park | Will | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 ENE Chicagoland Speedway | Will | 08:29 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.88 S New Lenox | Will | 11:20 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 WSW Marley | Will | 13:07 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 46%
- 1–2 in 7 54%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W New Lenox | Will | 08:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 ENE Chicagoland Speedway | Will | 08:29 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.88 S New Lenox | Will | 11:20 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 WSW Marley | Will | 13:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | New Lenox | Will | 12:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N New Lenox | Will | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Nov 17, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.36 NW Ingalls Park | Will | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.36 NW Ingalls Park | Will | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.21 S New Lenox Gear Arpt | Will | 03:21 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | New Lenox | Will | 11:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | New Lenox | Will | 04:19 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | New Lenox | Will | 19:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near New Lenox
- Mokena 8 km · 15
- Frankfort 8 km · 10
- Lockport 10 km · 14
- Homer Glen 11 km · 10
- Orland Park 14 km · 19
- Joliet 15 km · 71
- Tinley Park 15 km · 13
- Romeoville 17 km · 39
Questions about hail in New Lenox
How often does it hail in New Lenox, Illinois?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of New Lenox since 2001. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #230 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in New Lenox?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in New Lenox?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 31, 2026 near 1 W New Lenox. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in New Lenox?
The most recent report in this data is from March 31, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has New Lenox had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was March 31, 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.