Hail history for Tuscola, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tuscola since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Tuscola
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · May 21, 2014
20 reports on 12 days since 1983 · #122 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Tuscola
- 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 Tuscola
The latest hail report in and around Tuscola is from June 29, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 3.25 in on June 29, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Tuscola logged 18 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 80% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #122 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Tuscola accounts for 26% of the 76 reports filed in Douglas County.
15% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on May 21, 2014 near 1 WNW Tuscola.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2014, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 90% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Tuscola 0.9
- Douglas County 2.5
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Tuscola 10
- Douglas County 28
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Tuscola 15%
- Douglas County 18%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2023 | 3 | 3.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2014 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1 WNW Tuscola | Douglas | $100.0 million2 injured | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 3.25 inteacup | 1 N Tuscola | Douglas | — | 05:49 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 NW Tuscola | Douglas | — | 15:14 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Tuscola | Douglas | — | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tuscola | Douglas | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 35%
- 1–2 in 10 50%
- 2 in + 3 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Tuscola Arpt | Douglas | — | 08:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Tuscola | Douglas | — | 08:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 3.25 inteacup | 1 N Tuscola | Douglas | — | 05:49 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Tuscola | Douglas | — | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | Tuscola | Douglas | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | Tuscola | Douglas | — | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1 WNW Tuscola | Douglas | $100.0 million2 injured | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 NW Tuscola | Douglas | — | 15:14 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Tuscola | Douglas | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Tuscola | Douglas | — | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tuscola | Douglas | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Tuscola | Douglas | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Tuscola
Questions about hail in Tuscola
How often does it hail in Tuscola, Illinois?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tuscola since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #122 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Tuscola?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Tuscola?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on May 21, 2014 near 1 WNW Tuscola. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Tuscola?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Tuscola had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 29, 2023.
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.