Hail history for St. Joseph, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of St. Joseph since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · St. Joseph
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 16, 2026
12 reports on 10 days since 1974 · #265 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · St. Joseph
- 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 St. Joseph
The latest hail report in and around St. Joseph is from June 16, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 16, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, St. Joseph logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #265 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. St. Joseph accounts for 5% 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 June 16, 2026 near St Joseph.
The busiest year was 2026, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- St. Joseph 0.3
- Champaign County 7.1
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- St. Joseph 5
- Champaign County 74
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- St. Joseph 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 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | St Joseph | Champaign | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | St Joseph | Champaign | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.73 ESE St Joseph | Champaign | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SW St Joseph | Champaign | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 N St Joseph | Champaign | 06:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 33%
- 1–2 in 8 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.73 ESE St Joseph | Champaign | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SW St Joseph | Champaign | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | St Joseph | Champaign | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 SW St Joseph | Champaign | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SW St Joseph | Champaign | 21:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 N St Joseph | Champaign | 06:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | St Joseph | Champaign | 04:50 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | St Joseph | Champaign | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S St Joseph | Champaign | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | St Joseph | Champaign | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E St Joseph | Champaign | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1974 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Champaign | 14:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near St. Joseph
Questions about hail in St. Joseph
How often does it hail in St. Joseph, Illinois?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of St. Joseph since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #265 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in St. Joseph?
Most reports come in June, March, May. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in St. Joseph?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 16, 2026 near St Joseph. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in St. Joseph?
The most recent report in this data is from June 16, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has St. Joseph had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was June 16, 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.