Hail history for Sublette, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sublette since 2006, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sublette
- Last hail
- Feb 27, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Feb 27, 2024
11 reports on 7 days since 2006 · #314 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Sublette
- 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 Sublette
The latest hail report in and around Sublette is from February 27, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on February 27, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sublette logged 11 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #314 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sublette accounts for 10% of the 115 reports filed in Lee 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 February 27, 2024 near 0.69 S Sublette.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sublette 0.6
- Lee County 3.7
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sublette 7
- Lee County 36
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sublette 0%
- Lee 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Sublette | Lee | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Woodhaven Lakes | Lee | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Sublette | Lee | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Woodhaven Lakes | Lee | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.45 WSW Sublette | Lee | 10:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 45%
- 1–2 in 6 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Sublette | Lee | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Woodhaven Lakes | Lee | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Sublette | Lee | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Woodhaven Lakes | Lee | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.45 WSW Sublette | Lee | 10:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.79 SE Sublette | Lee | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1 ENE Sublette | Lee | 13:12 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 1 SW Sublette | Lee | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Sublette | Lee | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Sublette | Lee | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Sublette | Lee | 16:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sublette
Questions about hail in Sublette
How often does it hail in Sublette, Illinois?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sublette since 2006. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #314 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sublette?
Most reports come in May, February, April. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sublette?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on February 27, 2024 near 0.69 S Sublette. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sublette?
The most recent report in this data is from February 27, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sublette had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was February 27, 2024.
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.