Hail history for Rantoul, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rantoul since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rantoul
- Last hail
- Feb 19, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 28, 2019
16 reports on 14 days since 1958 · #169 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Rantoul
- 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 Rantoul
The latest hail report in and around Rantoul is from February 19, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on February 19, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rantoul 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 #169 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rantoul accounts for 7% of the 239 reports filed in Champaign 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 May 28, 2019 near 2.07 N Prospect.
The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rantoul 0.3
- Champaign County 7.1
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rantoul 5
- Champaign County 74
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rantoul 0%
- Champaign 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Prospect | Champaign | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NE Havana | Mason | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 1997 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Rantoul | Champaign | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1961 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Champaign | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 E Rantoul | Champaign | 23:26 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 7 44%
- 1–2 in 9 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | Rantoul | Champaign | 01:16 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Chanute Afb | Champaign | 01:13 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Rantoul | Champaign | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | Rantoul | Champaign | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Prospect | Champaign | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Nov 14, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NW Rantoul | Champaign | 12:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.1 W Rantoul | Champaign | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 W Chanute Afb | Champaign | 04:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NE Havana | Mason | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Rantoul | Champaign | 12:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 E Rantoul | Champaign | 23:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 1997 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Rantoul | Champaign | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rantoul
- Fisher 17 km · 15
- Urbana 22 km · 23
- Champaign 23 km · 45
- St. Joseph 23 km · 12
- Mahomet 24 km · 37
- Gibson City 26 km · 13
- Philo 33 km · 13
- Oakwood 39 km · 10
Questions about hail in Rantoul
How often does it hail in Rantoul, Illinois?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rantoul since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #169 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rantoul?
Most reports come in May, August, February. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rantoul?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 28, 2019 near 2.07 N Prospect. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rantoul?
The most recent report in this data is from February 19, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rantoul had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was February 19, 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.