Hail history for Robinson, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Robinson since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Robinson
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 16, 2025
20 reports on 14 days since 1985 · #118 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Robinson
- 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 Robinson
The latest hail report in and around Robinson is from July 27, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Robinson logged 10 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #118 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Robinson accounts for 27% of the 73 reports filed in Crawford County.
30% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 16, 2025 near Robinson.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2025, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Robinson 0.5
- Crawford County 1.8
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Robinson 5
- Crawford County 21
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Robinson 30%
- Crawford County 12%
- 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 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 5 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | Robinson | Crawford | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Gordons | Crawford | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 NW Robinson | Crawford | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1989 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Crawford | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 NNE Robinson | Crawford | 16:00 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 6 30%
- 1–2 in 8 40%
- 2 in + 6 30%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 W Robinson | Crawford | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Robinson | Crawford | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W New Hebron | Crawford | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Robinson | Crawford | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Gordons | Crawford | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 NW Robinson | Crawford | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 NNE Robinson | Crawford | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | Robinson | Crawford | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Robinson | Crawford | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Robinson | Crawford | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Robinson | Crawford | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Robinson | Crawford | 19:13 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Robinson
- Oblong 15 km · 16
- Lawrenceville 32 km · 22
- Sumner 35 km · 11
- Newton 37 km · 26
- Martinsville 39 km · 15
- Casey 40 km · 11
- Olney 44 km · 23
- Marshall 44 km · 20
Questions about hail in Robinson
How often does it hail in Robinson, Illinois?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Robinson since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #118 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Robinson?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Robinson?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 16, 2025 near Robinson. 30% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Robinson?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Robinson had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was July 27, 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.