Hail history for Plymouth, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Plymouth since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Plymouth
- Last hail
- Jul 9, 2021
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 9, 2021
16 reports on 13 days since 1975 · #168 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Plymouth
- 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 Plymouth
The latest hail report in and around Plymouth is from July 9, 2021, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Plymouth logged 11 reports on 8 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 #168 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Plymouth accounts for 9% of the 177 reports filed in Hancock County.
6% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 9, 2021 near 1.38 N Plymouth.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2018, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Plymouth 0.6
- Hancock County 5.3
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Plymouth 8
- Hancock County 51
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Plymouth 6%
- Hancock 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.38 N Plymouth | Hancock | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Plymouth | Hancock | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hancock | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hancock | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Plymouth | Hancock | 15:25 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 9 56%
- 1–2 in 6 38%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Plymouth | Hancock | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.38 N Plymouth | Hancock | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Plymouth | Hancock | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 WNW Plymouth | Hancock | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Plymouth | Hancock | — | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Plymouth | Hancock | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 2.14 SSW Colmar | Mcdonough | — | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Plymouth | Hancock | — | 11:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.18 S Colmar | Mcdonough | — | 12:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Roseville | Warren | $500 | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Plymouth | Hancock | — | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N Plymouth | Hancock | — | 17:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Plymouth
- Augusta 7 km · 14
- Bowen 14 km · 12
- Colchester 18 km · 15
- Carthage 23 km · 22
- Industry 26 km · 13
- Macomb 28 km · 64
- Blandinsville 29 km · 15
- Camp Point 31 km · 12
Questions about hail in Plymouth
How often does it hail in Plymouth, Illinois?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Plymouth since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #168 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Plymouth?
Most reports come in May, March, July. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Plymouth?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 9, 2021 near 1.38 N Plymouth. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Plymouth?
The most recent report in this data is from July 9, 2021 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Plymouth had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Plymouth since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 9, 2021.
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.