Hailstory

Hail in Champaign County, Illinois

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Champaign County on 35 days since October 2020. That is more than 68% of US counties. It ranks 21 of 102 in Illinois.

The largest radar estimate was 2.75 inches on September 18, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was August 26, 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
20219
20226
20236
20244
20254
20266

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
September 18, 20222.75 in
June 12, 20222.6 in
June 17, 20212.3 in
August 11, 20262.3 in
August 12, 20211.9 in
September 8, 20211.9 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 46 hail reports since October 2020, and 81 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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