Hail history for Scott County, IL

Scott County has 41 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 25 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 41 since 1964

1″ or larger 25 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · 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 Scott County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 41 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 30, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
March 14, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
July 17, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
July 23, 2017	0.88″	Nickel
April 10, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar
February 28, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
March 15, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2016	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 19, 2011 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A large quantity of quarter-sized hail occurred, producing damage to vehicles in Bluffs.

June 3, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail to golf ball size caused damage to the Alsey Brick Factory. Numerous vehicles and homes also sustained hail damage.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	2	7	15	11	3

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 Scott County

Has it ever hailed in Scott County?

Yes — 41 hail events have been recorded for Scott County, IL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 25 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Scott County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Scott County, IL is August 30, 2024, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Scott County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on March 14, 2024. 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.

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.