Hail history for Calhoun County, IL

Calhoun County has 32 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 21 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 22, 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 32 since 1983

1″ or larger 21 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 22, 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 Calhoun County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 32 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 1, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
May 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 24, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2018	0.75″	Penny
April 27, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
June 4, 2012	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

April 19, 2011 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail ranging in size from half dollars to tennis balls.

May 3, 2010 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

The hail caused crop damage at the Eilerman Brothers Orchard just north of Batchtown. The hail destroyed most of the asparagus, tomato, broccoli and egg plant fields. No damage estimate was available.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	7	12	8	3

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 Calhoun County

Has it ever hailed in Calhoun County?

Yes — 32 hail events have been recorded for Calhoun County, IL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1983, including 21 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Calhoun County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Calhoun County, IL is July 1, 2023, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Calhoun County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 22, 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.

More Illinois hail history

All 102 Illinois counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.