Hail history for Christian County, IL

Christian County has 112 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 77 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on November 17, 2013.

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 112 since 1968

1″ or larger 77 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · November 17, 2013

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 Christian County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 112 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
May 15, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 15, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 14, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 1, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
March 14, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

June 3, 2006 · 0.75″ (penny)

Pea to penny size hail covered the ground.

May 27, 2002 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Several roofs in Palmer sustained hail damage.

April 7, 1998 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported 2 miles southwest of Sicily, in Tovey, in Taylorville, and in Willeys as a severe thunderstorm moved across the county.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	5	3	9	24	29	41

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 Christian County

Has it ever hailed in Christian County?

Yes — 112 hail events have been recorded for Christian County, IL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 77 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Christian County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Christian County, IL is March 15, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Christian County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on November 17, 2013. 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.