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Hail history for Metropolis, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 16, 20251.75 in (golf ball)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.00 in (tea cup)Jun 4, 2012

Ane haili ijiin 200642

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon23

Tornado ijiin 10 mile13

Wind reports within 10 miles153

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Metropolis on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Jun 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Metropolis

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
May 16, 2025	1.75 in golf ball	Grahamville, Heath, Cecil 5 hail reports · closest near the center of Metropolis	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Lone Oak 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Metropolis	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Metropolis meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Metropolis

Of 42 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (10).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Metropolis

Jun 4, 2012 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Brookport (7 mi from Metropolis)

National Weather Service description (English): Six miles north of Brookport, a farmer reported measuring a hailstone three inches in diameter. At Unionville, quarter-size hail was reported.

Dec 17, 2016 · 2.10 in · Lone Oak (9 mi from Metropolis)

National Weather Service description (English): The hailstones were covered with icy spikes. The diameters of the largest hailstones were just over two inches from the end of one spike to the other spike.

Jun 17, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Round Knob (7 mi from Metropolis)

National Weather Service description (English): Most of the hailstones were half-dollar size, but a number of stones measured 1.75 inches in diameter. Some dents were observed in vehicles.

Mar 2, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Paducah (7 mi from Metropolis)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced hail up to the size of golf balls in Paducah, mostly in the downtown area north along the Ohio River.

May 16, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grahamville (5 mi from Metropolis)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail measured to golf ball size fell in Grahamville, while additional one to one and a half inch (estimated) hail in Grahamville was reported via mPING.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Metropolis

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	Woodville 8 mi from Metropolis	0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 20, 2020	EF0	Metropolis Muni Airport 3 mi from Metropolis	0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 3, 2018	EF1	Metropolis Muni Airport 2 mi from Metropolis	10.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 18, 2017	EF0	Round Knob 6 mi from Metropolis	0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 6, 2016	EF1	Ragland 10 mi from Metropolis	2.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 6, 2016	EF1	Metropolis 0 mi from Metropolis	2.8 mi long, 160 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013	EF2	Woodville 9 mi from Metropolis	13.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	Brookport 6 mi from Metropolis	7.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Feb 29, 2012	EF2	Ragland 10 mi from Metropolis	6.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 29, 2012	EF2	Metropolis Muni Airport 3 mi from Metropolis	2.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 23, 2011	EF1	Choat 4 mi from Metropolis	6.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 4, 2011	EF0	Heath 6 mi from Metropolis	0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Metropolis

153 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Metropolis since 2006, on 105 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Apr 23, 2011.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 20, 2026	damage a reported	Lone Oak 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage a reported	Kevil 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026	damage a reported	Metropolis 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2025	64 mph, a estimat	Futrell 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	70 mph, a estimat	Cecil, Choat, Metropolis 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2025	90 mph, a estimat	Massac, Maxon, Avondale Hgts 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 2024	75 mph, a estimat	Hillerman, Barkley Airport 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 2024	70 mph, a estimat	Maxon, Lone Oak 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 2024	70 mph, a estimat	Lamont, Heath 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 2024	70 mph, a estimat	Joppa 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Metropolis; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Cities nearby

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Metropolis.

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