Hail history for Plano, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Plano since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Plano
- Last hail
- Mar 10, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 4, 2023
11 reports on 9 days since 2000 · #304 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Plano
- 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 Plano
The latest hail report in and around Plano is from March 10, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Plano logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 40% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #304 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Plano accounts for 12% of the 92 reports filed in Kendall 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 April 4, 2023 near 0.52 E Little Rock.
The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Plano 0.3
- Kendall County 2.7
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Plano 5
- Kendall County 22
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Plano 0%
- Kendall County 11%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Little Rock | Kendall | 11:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.43 NNW Plano | Kendall | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Plano | Kendall | 23:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Plano | Kendall | 11:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Plano | Kendall | 16:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 55%
- 1–2 in 5 45%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.43 NNW Plano | Kendall | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Plano | Kendall | 23:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Plano | Kendall | 11:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Little Rock | Kendall | 11:49 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | Plano | Kendall | 21:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Plano | Kendall | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Grayslake | Lake | 21:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Plano | Kendall | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | 3 S Blackstone | Livingston | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | 5 W Odell | Livingston | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Plano | Kendall | 21:11 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Plano
- Yorkville 9 km · 22
- Sugar Grove 13 km · 19
- Montgomery 15 km · 16
- Oswego 16 km · 15
- Plattville 21 km · 10
- Waterman 21 km · 10
- Aurora 22 km · 38
- Batavia 26 km · 29
Questions about hail in Plano
How often does it hail in Plano, Illinois?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Plano since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #304 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Plano?
Most reports come in April, June, July. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Plano?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 4, 2023 near 0.52 E Little Rock. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Plano?
The most recent report in this data is from March 10, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Plano 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 10, 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.