Hail history for Staunton, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Staunton since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Staunton
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 14, 1998
14 reports on 13 days since 1968 · #211 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Staunton
- 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 Staunton
The latest hail report in and around Staunton is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 6, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Staunton logged 6 reports on 6 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 #211 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Staunton accounts for 6% of the 234 reports filed in Macoupin 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 14, 1998 near Staunton.
The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Staunton 0.3
- Macoupin County 4.8
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Staunton 6
- Macoupin County 63
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Staunton 0%
- Macoupin County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Staunton | Macoupin | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Macoupin | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 SW Staunton | Macoupin | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.15 ESE De Camp | Madison | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 1986 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Macoupin | 14:05 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 43%
- 1–2 in 8 57%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Staunton | Macoupin | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Staunton | Macoupin | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 SW Staunton | Macoupin | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 1.09 SW Staunton | Macoupin | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.15 ESE De Camp | Madison | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.71 SW Staunton | Macoupin | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Staunton | Macoupin | 06:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Staunton | Macoupin | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Staunton | Macoupin | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Staunton | Macoupin | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Staunton | Macoupin | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 1986 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Macoupin | 14:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Staunton
- Gillespie 13 km · 15
- Bunker Hill 14 km · 36
- Litchfield 21 km · 52
- Bethalto 25 km · 18
- Highland 28 km · 17
- Edwardsville 30 km · 35
- Carlinville 30 km · 27
- Brighton 30 km · 25
Questions about hail in Staunton
How often does it hail in Staunton, Illinois?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Staunton since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #211 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Staunton?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Staunton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 14, 1998 near Staunton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Staunton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Staunton 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 April 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.