Hail history for Pecatonica, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pecatonica since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pecatonica
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 17, 2026
12 reports on 12 days since 1975 · #261 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Pecatonica
- 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 Pecatonica
The latest hail report in and around Pecatonica is from April 17, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pecatonica logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #261 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pecatonica accounts for 6% of the 217 reports filed in Winnebago 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 17, 2026 near 2.13 NNW Pecatonica.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (25% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pecatonica 0.4
- Winnebago County 7.3
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pecatonica 8
- Winnebago County 67
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pecatonica 8%
- Winnebago County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.13 NNW Pecatonica | Winnebago | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pecatonica | Winnebago | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stephenson | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Oct 23, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 N Pecatonica | Winnebago | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Pecatonica | Winnebago | 17:05 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 4 33%
- 1–2 in 7 58%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.13 NNW Pecatonica | Winnebago | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Pecatonica | Winnebago | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Pecatonica | Winnebago | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Pecatonica | Winnebago | 00:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Pecatonica | Winnebago | 10:03 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Pecatonica | Winnebago | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Pecatonica | Winnebago | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NW Pecatonica | Winnebago | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 W Kankakee | Kankakee | 23:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pecatonica | Winnebago | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| Oct 23, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 N Pecatonica | Winnebago | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stephenson | 19:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pecatonica
- Winnebago 11 km · 13
- Dakota 16 km · 11
- Lake Summerset 16 km · 11
- Freeport 23 km · 35
- Rockford 25 km · 114
- Machesney Park 28 km · 13
- Rockton 29 km · 10
- Mount Morris 30 km · 12
Questions about hail in Pecatonica
How often does it hail in Pecatonica, Illinois?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pecatonica since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #261 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pecatonica?
Most reports come in April, March, July. April alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pecatonica?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 17, 2026 near 2.13 NNW Pecatonica. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pecatonica?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pecatonica had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 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.