Hail history for Rossville, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rossville since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rossville
- Last hail
- May 26, 2017
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 18, 2000
12 reports on 11 days since 1998 · #264 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Rossville
- 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 Rossville
The latest hail report in and around Rossville is from May 26, 2017, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rossville logged 10 reports on 9 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 #264 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rossville accounts for 6% of the 205 reports filed in Vermilion County.
8% 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 May 18, 2000 near Rossville.
Reports were down 89% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2014, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rossville 0.5
- Vermilion County 7.5
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rossville 9
- Vermilion County 82
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rossville 8%
- Vermilion County 10%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2000 | 2.00 inhen egg | Rossville | Vermilion | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rossville | Vermilion | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Rossville | Vermilion | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.11 W Rossville | Vermilion | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Rossville | Vermilion | 16:17 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 42%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rossville | Vermilion | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Rossville | Vermilion | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.11 W Rossville | Vermilion | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Rossville | Vermilion | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.11 W Rossville | Vermilion | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Nov 14, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.1 NW Rossville | Vermilion | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.11 W Rossville | Vermilion | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Rossville | Vermilion | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 E Shirley | Mclean | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Trivoli | Peoria | 14:34 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 2.00 inhen egg | Rossville | Vermilion | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Rossville | Vermilion | 15:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rossville
- Hoopeston 9 km · 36
- Danville 27 km · 38
- Oakwood 32 km · 10
- Rantoul 42 km · 16
- St. Joseph 43 km · 12
- Georgetown 45 km · 10
- Urbana 54 km · 23
- Fisher 58 km · 15
Questions about hail in Rossville
How often does it hail in Rossville, Illinois?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rossville since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #264 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rossville?
Most reports come in May, August, March. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rossville?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 18, 2000 near Rossville. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rossville?
The most recent report in this data is from May 26, 2017 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rossville had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rossville since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 26, 2017.
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.