Hail history for Pontiac, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pontiac since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pontiac
- Last hail
- Mar 10, 2026
- 4.00 in, grapefruit size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Mar 10, 2026
15 reports on 15 days since 1962 · #185 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Pontiac
- 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 Pontiac
The latest hail report in and around Pontiac is from March 10, 2026, 4.00 in (grapefruit size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on March 10, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pontiac logged 6 reports on 6 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 #185 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pontiac accounts for 15% of the 97 reports filed in Livingston County.
20% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on March 10, 2026 near 0.57 ENE Rowe.
The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pontiac 0.3
- Livingston County 2.4
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pontiac 6
- Livingston County 33
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pontiac 20%
- Livingston County 13%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 4.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.57 ENE Rowe | Livingston | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 2.50 intennis ball | Pontiac | Livingston | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.25 WNW Pontiac | Livingston | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pontiac | Livingston | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pontiac | Livingston | 16:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 20%
- 1–2 in 9 60%
- 2 in + 3 20%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.57 ENE Rowe | Livingston | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pontiac | Livingston | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.25 WNW Pontiac | Livingston | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 WNW Pontiac | Livingston | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.96 NW Pontiac | Livingston | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Pontiac | Livingston | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Pontiac | Livingston | 13:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Cayuga | Livingston | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Pontiac | Livingston | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Pontiac | Livingston | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 2.50 intennis ball | Pontiac | Livingston | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Pontiac | Livingston | 22:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pontiac
- Chenoa 18 km · 13
- Dwight 30 km · 13
- Lexington 30 km · 10
- Streator 31 km · 17
- Chatsworth 34 km · 13
- El Paso 36 km · 10
- Wenona 39 km · 10
- Piper City 41 km · 11
Questions about hail in Pontiac
How often does it hail in Pontiac, Illinois?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pontiac since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #185 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pontiac?
Most reports come in May, March, August. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pontiac?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on March 10, 2026 near 0.57 ENE Rowe. 20% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pontiac?
The most recent report in this data is from March 10, 2026 (4.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pontiac had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 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.