Hail in Washington County, Illinois
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Washington County on 31 days since October 2020. That is more than 61% of US counties. It ranks 36 of 102 in Illinois.
The largest radar estimate was 3.25 inches on April 26, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was August 12, 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 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| April 26, 2026 | 3.25 in |
| July 1, 2023 | 2.15 in |
| March 14, 2024 | 2.15 in |
| April 27, 2026 | 2.05 in |
| July 29, 2024 | 1.75 in |
| May 14, 2023 | 1.65 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 13 hail reports since October 2020, and 31 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