Hail history for Macoupin County, IL

Macoupin County has 233 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 139 of them 1″ or larger and 14 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 9, 2015.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 233 since 1955

1″ or larger 139 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 14 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 9, 2015

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Macoupin County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Macoupin County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 233 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 24, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Macoupin County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

August 6, 2023 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Numerous severe hail reports came from Staunton at around 7PM CST with sizes ranging from 1.00 to 1.50.

June 12, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Large hail damaged a car windshield just west of Nilwood.

April 9, 2015 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A swath of large hail fell across Macoupin County from the Brighton area to Dorchester then into Gillespie. Most of the hail was between an inch and two inches with three inch diameter hail reported in Gillespie.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	1	10	40	104	54	20

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Macoupin County

Has it ever hailed in Macoupin County?

Yes — 233 hail events have been recorded for Macoupin County, IL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 139 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Macoupin County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Macoupin County, IL is April 27, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Macoupin County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 9, 2015. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.