Hail history for Morgan County, IL

Morgan County has 117 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 75 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on March 14, 2024.

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 117 since 1963

1″ or larger 75 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · March 14, 2024

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 Morgan County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 117 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 20, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 20, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 20, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 20, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
March 14, 2024	4.0″	Softball
March 14, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
March 14, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 14, 2024 · 4.0″ (softball)

Broadcast media posted a picture of very large hailstones ranging from 3 to 4 inches in diameter.

September 19, 2022 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball-sized hail lasted 15 minutes and shredded leaves.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	7	5	9	29	40	23

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 Morgan County

Has it ever hailed in Morgan County?

Yes — 117 hail events have been recorded for Morgan County, IL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 75 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Morgan County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Morgan County, IL is May 20, 2025, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Morgan County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on March 14, 2024. 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.