Hail in McLean County, Illinois
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in McLean County on 69 days since October 2020. That is more than 93% of US counties. It ranks 1 of 102 in Illinois.
The largest radar estimate was 5.5 inches on May 14, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was September 19, 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 | 14 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2022 | 5.5 in |
| July 13, 2021 | 4.35 in |
| September 18, 2022 | 2.65 in |
| July 23, 2022 | 2.35 in |
| September 3, 2022 | 2.35 in |
| April 19, 2023 | 1.9 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 47 hail reports since October 2020, and 123 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
- Sangamon County: 54 days
- Madison County: 50 days
- Macon County: 49 days
- Morgan County: 49 days
- Macoupin County: 48 days
- Pike County: 47 days