Hailstory

Hail in Kankakee County, Illinois

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Kankakee County on 28 days since October 2020. That is more than 56% of US counties. It ranks 55 of 102 in Illinois.

The largest radar estimate was 2.5 inches on March 10, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was August 11, 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
20217
20226
20231
20245
20252
20267

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
March 10, 20262.5 in
July 10, 20252.45 in
June 13, 20242 in
July 27, 20261.85 in
August 11, 20261.65 in
May 7, 20231.55 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 29 hail reports since October 2020, and 58 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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