Hail history for Polo, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Polo since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Polo
- Last hail
- Mar 31, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 22, 1988
11 reports on 11 days since 1988 · #305 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Polo
- 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 Polo
The latest hail report in and around Polo is from March 31, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 31, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Polo 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 #305 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Polo accounts for 10% of the 105 reports filed in Ogle 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 22, 1988.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Polo 0.4
- Ogle County 3.2
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Polo 8
- Ogle County 39
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Polo 0%
- Ogle County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ogle | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Polo | Ogle | 09:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 NE Polo | Ogle | 10:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Polo | Ogle | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Polo | Ogle | 06:24 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 36%
- 1–2 in 7 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Polo | Ogle | 09:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Polo | Ogle | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 NE Polo | Ogle | 10:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Polo | Ogle | 06:24 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Polo | Ogle | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Polo | Ogle | 21:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Polo | Ogle | 09:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Polo | Ogle | 08:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Polo | Ogle | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Polo | Ogle | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ogle | 20:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Polo
- Mount Morris 14 km · 12
- Dixon 18 km · 23
- Oregon 20 km · 13
- Sterling 23 km · 22
- Rock Falls 25 km · 14
- Freeport 34 km · 35
- Mount Carroll 35 km · 16
- Amboy 36 km · 12
Questions about hail in Polo
How often does it hail in Polo, Illinois?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Polo since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #305 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Polo?
Most reports come in April, March, June. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Polo?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 22, 1988. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Polo?
The most recent report in this data is from March 31, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Polo had in the last five years?
4 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.