Hail history for Vermilion County, Illinois
Every NOAA hail report filed in Vermilion County since 1965, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Vermilion County
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 12
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 21 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jun 29, 2012
205 reports on 123 days since 1965 · #16 of 103 Illinois counties
Hail map · Vermilion County
- 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 Vermilion County
The latest hail report in Vermilion County is from June 16, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 12 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on July 17, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Vermilion County logged 149 reports on 82 hail days, about 7.5 reports a year. That is 2.9 times the median Illinois county (2.6 a year) and ranks #16 of 103 Illinois counties for all-time reports. Vermilion County holds 2% of all 12,418 hail reports in Illinois.
10% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Illinois county. The largest hail on record here is 3.50 in (teacup) on June 29, 2012 near 2.67 SSW Bismarck.
Reports were down 23% in 2016–2025 (65) compared with 2006–2015 (84). The busiest year was 2012, with 26 reports on 9 days. Hail here peaks in May (34% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Vermilion County 7.5
- Median Illinois county 2.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Vermilion County 82
- Median Illinois county 34
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Vermilion County 10%
- Median Illinois county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 20 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 20, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 4 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2012 | 3.50 inteacup | 2.67 SSW Bismarck | — | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2019 | 2.75 inbaseball | Westville | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | Hoopeston | — | 11:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 W Bismarck | — | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Indianola | $4.0 million | 10:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 87 42%
- 1–2 in 98 48%
- 2 in + 20 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Belgium | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.07 S Oakwood | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 SW Bismarck | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Newell | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.26 WNW Steelton | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Hillery | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.58 W Newell | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | Sidell | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N (Dnv)vermlion Apt Da | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Bismarck | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.22 ENE Henning | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Potomac | 08:35 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Vermilion County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Danville | 38 | 2.00 in |
| Hoopeston | 36 | 2.75 in |
| Rossville | 12 | 2.00 in |
| Georgetown | 10 | 2.75 in |
| Oakwood | 10 | 2.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac | 9 | 9 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Sidell | 9 | 8 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Westville | 9 | 8 | Aug 18, 2019 |
| Bismarck | 7 | 7 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Ridge Farm | 7 | 6 | Apr 29, 2017 |
| Catlin | 6 | 6 | May 16, 2019 |
| Fithian | 6 | 5 | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Henning | 5 | 5 | May 20, 2025 |
| Rankin | 5 | 5 | May 26, 2017 |
| Indianola | 4 | 4 | Sep 7, 2012 |
| East Lynn | 3 | 3 | May 26, 2017 |
| Tilton | 3 | 3 | Aug 18, 2019 |
| Alvan (Alvin) | 2 | 2 | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Belgium | 2 | 2 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Fairmount | 2 | 2 | Apr 17, 2013 |
| Muncie | 2 | 2 | May 28, 2019 |
| Olivet | 2 | 2 | Apr 29, 2017 |
| Allerton | 1 | 1 | May 30, 2009 |
Questions about hail in Vermilion County
How often does it hail in Vermilion County, Illinois?
205 hail reports have been logged in Vermilion County since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 7.5 reports a year. That ranks #16 of 103 Illinois counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Vermilion County?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Vermilion County?
3.50 in (teacup size) on June 29, 2012 near 2.67 SSW Bismarck. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Vermilion County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 16, 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 Vermilion County had in the last five years?
12 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 21 reports. The most recent was June 16, 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.