Hail history for Massac County, IL

Massac County has 52 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 27 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 4, 2012.

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 52 since 1979

1″ or larger 27 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 4, 2012

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 Massac County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 52 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
March 2, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
June 15, 2018	0.75″	Penny
June 9, 2018	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

May 16, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail estimated to one inch diameter fell in Metropolis on the north side of a supercell storm.

June 4, 2012 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Six miles north of Brookport, a farmer reported measuring a hailstone three inches in diameter. At Unionville, quarter-size hail was reported.

June 4, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to golf ball size was observed at Round Knob, causing significant crop damage. Hail the size of quarters fell west of Round Knob, around Mermet. The hail covered the ground, causing fog to form. Varying degrees of hail damage occurred to more than 1,000 acres of corn and other crops.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	3	6	16	21	5

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 Massac County

Has it ever hailed in Massac County?

Yes — 52 hail events have been recorded for Massac County, IL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1979, including 27 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Massac County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Massac County, IL is May 16, 2025, 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 Massac County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 4, 2012. 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.

More Illinois hail history

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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.