Hail history for Schuyler County, Illinois
Every NOAA hail report filed in Schuyler County since 1972, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Schuyler County
- Last hail
- Jun 17, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 12, 1998
55 reports on 45 days since 1972 · #85 of 103 Illinois counties
Hail map · Schuyler County
- 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 Schuyler County
The latest hail report in Schuyler County is from June 17, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 24, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Schuyler County logged 27 reports on 20 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is about half the median Illinois county (2.6 a year) and ranks #85 of 103 Illinois counties for all-time reports. Schuyler County holds 0% of all 12,418 hail reports in Illinois.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Illinois county. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on May 12, 1998 near Littleton.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2011, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Schuyler County 1.4
- Median Illinois county 2.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Schuyler County 20
- Median Illinois county 34
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Schuyler County 4%
- Median Illinois county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 13, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 1998 | 4.50 insoftball | Littleton | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 1999 | 2.75 inbaseball | Rushville | $758K | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 E Rushville | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.6 SSW Brooklyn | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SE Brooklyn | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 21 38%
- 1–2 in 32 58%
- 2 in + 2 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Doddsville | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Ray | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.53 E Rushville | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 E Rushville | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.72 ESE Doddsville | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.6 SSW Brooklyn | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.06 W Pleasant View | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Rushville | 02:47 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SE Brooklyn | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | Camden | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | Littleton | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Rushville | 16:45 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Schuyler County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Rushville | 18 | 2.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 6 | 5 | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Littleton | 6 | 6 | Jun 17, 2026 |
Questions about hail in Schuyler County
How often does it hail in Schuyler County, Illinois?
55 hail reports have been logged in Schuyler County since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #85 of 103 Illinois counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Schuyler County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Schuyler County?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 12, 1998 near Littleton. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Schuyler County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 17, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Schuyler County had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was June 17, 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.