Hail in Edgar County, IL
Hail turns up in Edgar County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 9 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Edgar County since 2025, the largest 1.3″ (half dollar) on May 16, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was August 11, 2026.
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About Edgar County, IL
Edgar County occupies the flat east-central Illinois prairie along the Indiana border, grain farmland around Paris. Hail of consequence is uncommon; spring storms can produce marble to quarter sized stones when a front lifts the warm, humid air, but severe hail is infrequent here. Coverage relies on the distant Evansville, IN (KVWX) radar, about 98 miles to the south, far enough that it reads only the upper structure of storms passing over this county.
The hail record for Edgar County, IL
Edgar County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 9 confirmed events since 2025.
Most confirmed hail in Edgar County falls between spring and early summer, with June the busiest month.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Edgar County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 9 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Edgar County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Edgar County?
Edgar County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in June.
What's the largest hail recorded in Edgar County?
Radar confirmed 1.3-inch hail, about half dollar size, on May 16, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Edgar County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Edgar County's confirmed hail reaches 1.3″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Will it hail again in Edgar County this year?
Edgar County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Edgar County in 2026?
Yes, 5 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently August 11, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Edgar County, IL
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Edgar County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.