Hail history for Ramsey, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ramsey since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ramsey
- Last hail
- Mar 14, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 11, 2010
11 reports on 10 days since 1982 · #308 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Ramsey
- 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 Ramsey
The latest hail report in and around Ramsey is from March 14, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 14, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ramsey logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 30% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #308 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ramsey accounts for 17% of the 65 reports filed in Fayette County.
9% 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 July 11, 2010 near 0.76 SE Ramsey.
The busiest year was 2006, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ramsey 0.3
- Fayette County 1.6
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ramsey 6
- Fayette County 23
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ramsey 9%
- Fayette County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.76 SE Ramsey | Fayette | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.46 NW Ramsey | Fayette | 07:20 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.74 ESE Ramsey | Fayette | 11:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ramsey | Fayette | 05:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ramsey | Fayette | 14:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 18%
- 1–2 in 8 73%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.63 SSE Ramsey | Fayette | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.46 NW Ramsey | Fayette | 07:20 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.74 ESE Ramsey | Fayette | 11:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.76 SE Ramsey | Fayette | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.91 SE Ramsey | Fayette | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NW Ramsey | Fayette | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Ramsey | Fayette | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ramsey | Fayette | 05:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ramsey | Fayette | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1987 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Fayette | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1982 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Fayette | 19:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ramsey
- Vandalia 19 km · 18
- Nokomis 23 km · 11
- Pana 28 km · 13
- Hillsboro 31 km · 14
- Altamont 33 km · 12
- Smithboro 34 km · 11
- Greenville 38 km · 11
- Shelbyville 40 km · 15
Questions about hail in Ramsey
How often does it hail in Ramsey, Illinois?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ramsey since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #308 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ramsey?
Most reports come in April, July, March. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ramsey?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 11, 2010 near 0.76 SE Ramsey. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ramsey?
The most recent report in this data is from March 14, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ramsey 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 14, 2024.
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.