Hailstory

Hail in Alexander County, Illinois

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Alexander County on 20 days since October 2020. That is more than 42% of US counties. It ranks 81 of 102 in Illinois.

The largest radar estimate was 2.5 inches on April 16, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was August 12, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20210
20223
20235
20241
20254
20267

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
April 16, 20262.5 in
May 16, 20252.2 in
April 15, 20231.95 in
April 26, 20261.55 in
August 15, 20241.45 in
August 5, 20231.4 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 4 hail reports since October 2020, and 11 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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