Hail history for Pana, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pana since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pana
- Last hail
- May 4, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 30, 1977
13 reports on 11 days since 1977 · #233 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Pana
- 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 Pana
The latest hail report in and around Pana is from May 4, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 30, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pana logged 7 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 30% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #233 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pana accounts for 11% of the 114 reports filed in Christian 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 September 30, 1977.
The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pana 0.3
- Christian County 4.1
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pana 5
- Christian County 47
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pana 0%
- Christian County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 1977 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Christian | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Rosamond | Christian | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Pana | Christian | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Pana | Christian | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Pana | Christian | 15:27 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SW Pana | Christian | 23:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Rosamond | Christian | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Pana | Christian | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Pana | Christian | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.76 WNW Tower Hill | Shelby | 05:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Pana | Christian | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Pana | Christian | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Pana | Christian | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 W Pana | Christian | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Rosamond | Christian | 05:10 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Pana | Christian | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Pana | Christian | 13:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pana
- Nokomis 20 km · 11
- Shelbyville 25 km · 15
- Taylorville 26 km · 37
- Ramsey 28 km · 11
- Stonington 29 km · 10
- Hillsboro 41 km · 14
- Mount Zion 47 km · 29
- Vandalia 47 km · 18
Questions about hail in Pana
How often does it hail in Pana, Illinois?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pana since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #233 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pana?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pana?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 30, 1977. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pana?
The most recent report in this data is from May 4, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pana 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 May 4, 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.