Hail history for Sumner, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sumner since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sumner
- Last hail
- Feb 28, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jan 17, 2012
11 reports on 11 days since 2002 · #315 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Sumner
- 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 Sumner
The latest hail report in and around Sumner is from February 28, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on February 28, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sumner logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #315 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sumner accounts for 16% of the 67 reports filed in Lawrence County.
9% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on January 17, 2012 near Sumner.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in February (18% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sumner 0.5
- Lawrence County 2.5
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sumner 10
- Lawrence County 36
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sumner 9%
- Lawrence County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 1, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | Sumner | Lawrence | 05:30 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sumner | Lawrence | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sumner | Lawrence | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.64 ESE Sumner | Lawrence | 01:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Sumner | Lawrence | 19:13 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 27%
- 1–2 in 7 64%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.64 ESE Sumner | Lawrence | 01:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Sumner | Lawrence | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Sumner | Lawrence | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sumner | Lawrence | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Sumner | Lawrence | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jan 17, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | Sumner | Lawrence | 05:30 local · NCEI |
| Nov 14, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Sumner | Lawrence | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Sumner | Lawrence | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Sumner | Lawrence | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Sumner | Lawrence | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sumner | Lawrence | 14:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sumner
- Lawrenceville 16 km · 22
- Olney 19 km · 23
- Oblong 32 km · 16
- Mount Carmel 34 km · 21
- Robinson 35 km · 20
- Bellmont 37 km · 15
- Newton 40 km · 26
- Albion 41 km · 18
Questions about hail in Sumner
How often does it hail in Sumner, Illinois?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sumner since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #315 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sumner?
Most reports come in February, May, June. February alone accounts for 18% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sumner?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on January 17, 2012 near Sumner. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sumner?
The most recent report in this data is from February 28, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sumner had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was February 28, 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.