Hail history for De Witt County, IL

De Witt County has 65 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 36 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 28, 2003.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 65 since 1958

1″ or larger 36 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 28, 2003

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 De Witt County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks De Witt County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 65 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 2, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 2, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 29, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2023	0.75″	Penny
March 31, 2023	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

April 15, 2023 · 0.75″ (penny)

Penny sized hail occurred in Farmer City. This report was relayed by broadcast media.

June 19, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail accumulated up to an inch in depth, with a few golf ball size hail stones reported.

May 28, 2003 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Several windows were broken by the hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	0	0	4	9	26	14	10

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 De Witt County

Has it ever hailed in De Witt County?

Yes — 65 hail events have been recorded for De Witt County, IL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 36 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in De Witt County?

The most recent recorded hail event for De Witt County, IL is April 2, 2025, 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 De Witt County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 28, 2003. 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.