Hail history for Moultrie County, IL

Moultrie County has 46 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 34 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on April 7, 1998.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 46 since 1974

1″ or larger 34 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · April 7, 1998

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 Moultrie County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 46 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 26, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 26, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
November 18, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 31, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 31, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 5, 2001 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Several cars had $2500-$4500 in damage a piece. No exact number of cars was given.

April 7, 1998 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A severe thunderstorm dropped large amounts of hail up to two inches in diameter over Moultrie County. Two police cars were damaged severely. In Bethany, many windows and windshields were smashed by the hail, as well as, considerable roof damage. No injuries were reported. Damage was estimated between 6 and 7 million dollars.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	0	5	16	12	12

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 Moultrie County

Has it ever hailed in Moultrie County?

Yes — 46 hail events have been recorded for Moultrie County, IL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 34 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Moultrie County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Moultrie County, IL is March 26, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Moultrie County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on April 7, 1998. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.