Hail history for Edgar County, IL

Edgar County has 73 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 51 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 1, 2016.

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 73 since 1974

1″ or larger 51 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 1, 2016

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 Edgar County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 73 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 25, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 25, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
April 16, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
March 13, 2024	0.75″	Penny
February 22, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 1, 2016 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

The hailstones were oblong shaped and jagged.

May 1, 2016 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

The hail damaged the siding of a home.

May 10, 2003 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Large hail caused widespread damage between Paris and Chrisman. Numerous homes, vehicles, barns, outdoor furniture, etc. were damaged or destroyed.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	9	7	18	25	11

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 Edgar County

Has it ever hailed in Edgar County?

Yes — 73 hail events have been recorded for Edgar County, IL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 51 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Edgar County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Edgar County, IL is June 25, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Edgar County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 1, 2016. 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.