Hail history for Winchester, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Winchester since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Winchester
- Last hail
- Aug 30, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 14, 2024
21 reports on 20 days since 1974 · #110 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Winchester
- 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 Winchester
The latest hail report in and around Winchester is from August 30, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 14, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Winchester logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #110 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Winchester accounts for 51% of the 41 reports filed in Scott 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 14, 2024 near Winchester.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Winchester 0.6
- Scott County 1.1
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Winchester 10
- Scott County 18
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Winchester 0%
- Scott County 0%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Winchester | Scott | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SW Winchester | Scott | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bradford | Stark | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 WSW Winchester/Riggston | Scott | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Scott | 12:40 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 43%
- 1–2 in 12 57%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | Winchester | Scott | 14:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Winchester | Scott | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.72 NE Winchester | Scott | 12:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | Winchester | Scott | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Winchester | Scott | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Winchester | Scott | 12:42 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Winchester | Scott | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Winchester | Scott | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Winchester | Scott | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Winchester | Scott | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SW Winchester | Scott | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Winchester | Scott | 16:36 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Winchester
- Jacksonville 22 km · 48
- White Hall 22 km · 13
- Meredosia 24 km · 10
- Pittsfield 31 km · 20
- Franklin 35 km · 11
- Carrollton 38 km · 10
- Beardstown 42 km · 23
- Waverly 43 km · 10
Questions about hail in Winchester
How often does it hail in Winchester, Illinois?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Winchester since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #110 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Winchester?
Most reports come in May, March, August. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Winchester?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 14, 2024 near Winchester. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Winchester?
The most recent report in this data is from August 30, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Winchester 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 August 30, 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.