Hail history for Bond County, IL

Bond County has 51 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 31 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 2, 2006.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 51 since 1974

1″ or larger 31 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 2, 2006

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Bond County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Bond County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 51 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 19, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 14, 2025	2.25″	Tennis ball
May 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
August 16, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
April 19, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
April 19, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Bond County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

August 19, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball sized hail was reported on the east side of Greenville at the golf course.

August 19, 2009 · 0.75″ (penny)

Hail fell througout Greenville.

April 2, 2006 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Storm spotters reported 3 inch hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	0	11	27	6	4

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Bond County

Has it ever hailed in Bond County?

Yes — 51 hail events have been recorded for Bond County, IL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 31 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bond County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bond County, IL is February 19, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Bond County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 2, 2006. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.