Hail history for Henderson County, IL

Henderson County has 66 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 32 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 13, 1995.

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 66 since 1958

1″ or larger 32 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 13, 1995

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 Henderson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 66 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 31, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 31, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
June 4, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 8, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 8, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 8, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
September 27, 2019	1.25″	Half dollar
September 27, 2019	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 4, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Three farmers in this area reported quarter size hail, which resulted in crop damage. The time of this report was estimated from radar.

February 28, 2017 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A citizen reported hail around golf ball size.

November 22, 2010 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A trained spotter estimated hail the size of hen eggs 4 miles southwest of Carman.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	0	1	3	10	30	14	6

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 Henderson County

Has it ever hailed in Henderson County?

Yes — 66 hail events have been recorded for Henderson County, IL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 32 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Henderson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Henderson County, IL is March 31, 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 Henderson County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 13, 1995. 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

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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.