Hail history for Sullivan, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sullivan since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sullivan
- Last hail
- May 4, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 26, 2026
15 reports on 14 days since 2000 · #189 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Sullivan
- 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 Sullivan
The latest hail report in and around Sullivan is from May 4, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sullivan logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #189 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sullivan accounts for 29% of the 52 reports filed in Moultrie 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 March 26, 2026 near 1.06 E Sullivan.
Reports were up 200% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (27% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sullivan 0.4
- Moultrie County 1.2
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sullivan 8
- Moultrie County 19
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sullivan 0%
- Moultrie 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 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.06 E Sullivan | Moultrie | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 E Sullivan | Moultrie | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Sullivan | Moultrie | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Sullivan | Moultrie | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Sullivan | Moultrie | 20:38 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 40%
- 1–2 in 9 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Sullivan | Moultrie | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.06 E Sullivan | Moultrie | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 E Sullivan | Moultrie | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Sullivan | Moultrie | 10:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Sullivan | Moultrie | 08:55 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 2.22 WNW Sullivan | Moultrie | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Sullivan | Moultrie | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Sullivan | Moultrie | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Sullivan | Moultrie | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SE Sullivan | Moultrie | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Sullivan | Moultrie | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Sullivan | Moultrie | 13:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sullivan
- Lovington 14 km · 12
- Arthur 18 km · 18
- Mattoon 25 km · 41
- Shelbyville 26 km · 15
- Arcola 28 km · 12
- Mount Zion 32 km · 29
- Neoga 33 km · 13
- Tuscola 36 km · 20
Questions about hail in Sullivan
How often does it hail in Sullivan, Illinois?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sullivan since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #189 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sullivan?
Most reports come in July, March, May. July alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sullivan?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 26, 2026 near 1.06 E Sullivan. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sullivan?
The most recent report in this data is from May 4, 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 Sullivan had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was May 4, 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.