Hail history for Peoria County, IL

Peoria County has 235 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 147 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on July 9, 1990.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 235 since 1957

1″ or larger 147 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · July 9, 1990

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 Peoria County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 235 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 19, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 19, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 2, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
March 4, 2024	0.75″	Penny
February 8, 2024	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

April 15, 2023 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Penny sized hail was observed at the intersection of Route 150 and Prospect Road.

November 2, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Wind-driven hail caused significant damage to the roofs and siding of 50 houses in Elmwood. One house suffered a broken window. Numerous cars were damaged as well.

April 13, 2006 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail ranging from nickel size to 2 inches in diameter from the vicinity of Princeville, to Dunlap, to Rome, to Chillicothe.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	9	11	10	62	90	48

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 Peoria County

Has it ever hailed in Peoria County?

Yes — 235 hail events have been recorded for Peoria County, IL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 147 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Peoria County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Peoria County, IL is February 19, 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 Peoria County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on July 9, 1990. 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.