Hail in Hancock County, Illinois
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Hancock County on 42 days since October 2020. That is more than 76% of US counties. It ranks 12 of 102 in Illinois.
The largest radar estimate was 3.6 inches on July 9, 2021. The most recent 1-inch day was August 14, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| July 9, 2021 | 3.6 in |
| September 1, 2023 | 3.25 in |
| August 4, 2024 | 2.85 in |
| June 29, 2023 | 2.1 in |
| April 17, 2026 | 2.05 in |
| August 11, 2023 | 1.95 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 17 hail reports since October 2020, and 20 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Illinois
- McLean County: 69 days
- Sangamon County: 54 days
- Madison County: 50 days
- Macon County: 49 days
- Morgan County: 49 days
- Macoupin County: 48 days