Hail Peoria, IL
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Peoria in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 32 reports, the largest measured 1.50 inches at 1 W Congerville.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Peoria. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 22.1 hail reports a year, coming on about 7.0 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 3.00 inches, on May 28, 2003.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 1 NE AltaPeoria County | Public |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | MetamoraWoodford County | Public |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | DunlapPeoria County | Emergency Mngr |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 0.75 inches penny | PekinTazewell County | Public |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 2 SW Peoria Intl AirporPeoria County | Public |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 3 NE BannerPeoria County | Public |
| May 7, 2026 | 0.88 inches nickel | PeoriaPeoria County | Broadcast Media |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 inches ping pong ball | 1 W CongervilleWoodford County | Public |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.25 inches half dollar | EurekaWoodford County | Public |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | LauraPeoria County | Trained Spotter |
| Apr 4, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | DanversMcLean County | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 3 SSE TremontTazewell County | NWS Employee |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 0.88 inches nickel | 1 ESE TremontTazewell County | NWS Employee |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | ManitoMason County | Broadcast Media |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 0.88 inches nickel | PekinTazewell County | Trained Spotter |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | MapletonPeoria County | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 1.50 inches ping pong ball | 5 W South PekinTazewell County | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | RomePeoria County | Trained Spotter |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 0.75 inches penny | ChillicothePeoria County | Emergency Mngr |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 0.75 inches penny | FarmingtonFulton County | Emergency Mngr |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.25 inches half dollar | EurekaWoodford County | Broadcast Media |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 1 N EurekaWoodford County | Trained Spotter |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.25 inches half dollar | 3 ENE WashingtonTazewell County | Broadcast Media |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.50 inches ping pong ball | 4 WNW WashingtonTazewell County | Trained Spotter |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 3 WNW WashingtonTazewell County | Broadcast Media |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 1 ENE TremontTazewell County | Emergency Mngr |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 1.25 inches half dollar | TremontTazewell County | Broadcast Media |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 0.75 inches penny | DelavanTazewell County | Public |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 2 W TremontTazewell County | Broadcast Media |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | BellevuePeoria County | Trained Spotter |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 0.75 inches penny | ManitoMason County | Broadcast Media |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 1.25 inches half dollar | 4 SW ManitoMason County | Broadcast Media |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Peoria
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 inches | Tea cup | Washington, Tazewell County | May 28, 2003 |
| 3.00 inches | Tea cup | Washington, Tazewell County | Aug 20, 2022 |
| 2.75 inches | Baseball | Manito, Mason County | Aug 18, 2001 |
| 2.75 inches | Baseball | Banner, Fulton County | Mar 31, 2023 |
| 2.50 inches | Tennis ball | Eureka, Woodford County | May 12, 2000 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.2 | 0.9 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
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