Hail history for Pike County, IL

Pike County has 92 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 61 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 21, 2014.

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 92 since 1955

1″ or larger 61 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 21, 2014

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 Pike County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 92 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 14, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 18, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 24, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 20, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
May 13, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 3, 2020 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Another wide swath of large hail up to the size of quarters fell as the storm slowly moved to the south.

April 19, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Large hail broke a window on a house and the windshields on a couple of cars.

April 14, 2002 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail was reported in Pittsfield. Numerous vehicles were damaged.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	1	6	14	35	22	11

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 Pike County

Has it ever hailed in Pike County?

Yes — 92 hail events have been recorded for Pike County, IL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 61 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pike County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pike County, IL is March 14, 2025, 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 Pike County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 21, 2014. 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.