Hail in Stephenson County, Illinois
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Stephenson County on 17 days since October 2020. That is more than 36% of US counties. It ranks 94 of 102 in Illinois.
The largest radar estimate was 2.1 inches on April 17, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was July 3, 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 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | 2.1 in |
| August 16, 2025 | 1.95 in |
| February 22, 2022 | 1.85 in |
| March 10, 2026 | 1.6 in |
| June 24, 2024 | 1.3 in |
| March 4, 2024 | 1.25 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 27 hail reports since October 2020, and 25 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