Hailstory

Hail in Will County, Illinois

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Will County on 35 days since October 2020. That is more than 68% of US counties. It ranks 25 of 102 in Illinois.

The largest radar estimate was 5 inches on July 27, 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
20213
20224
20232
202410
20256
202610

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
July 27, 20265 in
May 7, 20242.65 in
July 10, 20252.45 in
May 7, 20231.65 in
March 31, 20261.65 in
February 22, 20221.5 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 66 hail reports since October 2020, and 82 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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