Hail in ZIP 62979
Near Ridgway, IL. Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in this area on 10 days since October 2020. That is more than 82% of US ZIP code areas.
The largest radar estimate was 1.6 inches on July 2, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was April 27, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| July 2, 2023 | 1.6 in |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.4 in |
| June 30, 2023 | 1.3 in |
| April 27, 2026 | 1.25 in |
| May 14, 2023 | 1.2 in |
| February 6, 2025 | 1.1 in |
Ground reports
Storm spotters and weather offices logged 2 hail reports near here since October 2020, and 3 tornadoes started near here since 1950.
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