Hail history for Wilmington, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wilmington since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wilmington
- Last hail
- May 7, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 10, 1999
14 reports on 12 days since 1996 · #213 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Wilmington
- 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 Wilmington
The latest hail report in and around Wilmington is from May 7, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wilmington logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #213 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wilmington accounts for 4% of the 371 reports filed in Will 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 April 10, 1999 near 5 W Wilmington.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2007, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wilmington 0.5
- Will County 10.3
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wilmington 7
- Will County 95
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wilmington 0%
- Will 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 W Wilmington | Will | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wilmington | Will | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wilmington | Will | 12:23 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.08 SE Lorenzo | Will | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.94 ESE Lorenzo | Will | 19:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 57%
- 1–2 in 6 43%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.94 ESE Lorenzo | Will | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.08 SE Lorenzo | Will | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Wilmington | Will | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Wilmington | Will | 03:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NW Wilmington | Will | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Wilmington | Will | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NW Wilmington | Will | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Wilmington | Will | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SE Wilmington | Will | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NW Wilmington | Will | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Wilmington | Will | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 W Wilmington | Will | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wilmington
Questions about hail in Wilmington
How often does it hail in Wilmington, Illinois?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wilmington since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #213 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wilmington?
Most reports come in May, April, October. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wilmington?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 10, 1999 near 5 W Wilmington. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wilmington?
The most recent report in this data is from May 7, 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 Wilmington had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 7, 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.