Hailstory

Hail in Boone County, Illinois

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Boone County on 23 days since October 2020. That is more than 47% of US counties. It ranks 69 of 102 in Illinois.

The largest radar estimate was 2.7 inches on August 16, 2025. The most recent 1-inch day was August 21, 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
20212
20226
20234
20244
20254
20263

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
August 16, 20252.7 in
August 27, 20242 in
September 20, 20221.95 in
February 22, 20221.9 in
July 5, 20221.7 in
July 10, 20251.65 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 19 hail reports since October 2020, and 17 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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