Hailstory

Hail in Brown County, Illinois

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Brown County on 28 days since October 2020. That is more than 56% of US counties. It ranks 51 of 102 in Illinois.

The largest radar estimate was 3 inches on July 9, 2021. The most recent 1-inch day was May 16, 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
20213
20226
202310
20246
20251
20262

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
July 9, 20213 in
September 18, 20222.7 in
March 31, 20232.5 in
August 23, 20212.3 in
June 16, 20222.2 in
May 3, 20211.95 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 7 hail reports since October 2020, and 8 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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