Hail History

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Hail history for Metropolis, IL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jun 4, 2012
Hail days since 200642
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles153

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Metropolis on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Metropolis

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Grahamville, Heath, Cecil
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Metropolis		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251 in
quarter		Lone Oak
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Metropolis		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Metropolis by year

3062070810910811412413114153162174181192203211222312422526

When hail season peaks near Metropolis

Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (10).

1JanFeb6Mar8Apr11May10Jun1Jul1Aug1SepOct1Nov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Metropolis

Jun 4, 2012 · 3 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 · 2.1 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

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 2, 2024EF1Woodville
8 mi from Metropolis		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 20, 2020EF0Metropolis Muni Airport
3 mi from Metropolis		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 3, 2018EF1Metropolis Muni Airport
2 mi from Metropolis		10.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 18, 2017EF0Round Knob
6 mi from Metropolis		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 6, 2016EF1Ragland
10 mi from Metropolis		2.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 6, 2016EF1Metropolis
0 mi from Metropolis		2.8 mi long, 160 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF2Woodville
9 mi from Metropolis		13.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF3Brookport
6 mi from Metropolis		7.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Feb 29, 2012EF2Ragland
10 mi from Metropolis		6.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 29, 2012EF2Metropolis Muni Airport
3 mi from Metropolis		2.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 23, 2011EF1Choat
4 mi from Metropolis		6.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 4, 2011EF0Heath
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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedLone Oak
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedKevil
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedMetropolis
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 202564 mph, estimatedFutrell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202570 mph, estimatedCecil, Choat, Metropolis
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202590 mph, estimatedMassac, Maxon, Avondale Hgts
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202475 mph, estimatedHillerman, Barkley Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202470 mph, estimatedMaxon, Lone Oak
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202470 mph, estimatedLamont, Heath
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202470 mph, estimatedJoppa
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.

Nearby cities

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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