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Hail history for Quincy, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Quincy on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 24, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Quincy ranks #361 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Quincy
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Quincy 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Quincy |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Quincy by year
When hail season peaks near Quincy
Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and April (9).
Largest hail storms near Quincy
Jun 16, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Quincy (3 mi from Quincy)
Jun 24, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Quincy (0 mi from Quincy)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail up to two inches in diameter fell across Quincy.Jan 7, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Marblehead (6 mi from Quincy)
Jun 8, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ursa (10 mi from Quincy)
Apr 27, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · La Grange (9 mi from Quincy)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Quincy
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2024 | EF0 | Quincy 3 mi from Quincy |
| Apr 10, 2008 | EF0 | Ursa 10 mi from Quincy |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Quincy
59 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Quincy since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Apr 17, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Quincy, West Quincy 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Quincy 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Quincy 1 wind report |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Ursa 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Rock Creek 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Quincy 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | La Grange 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Quincy 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Quincy 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Ewbanks 1 wind report |
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 Quincy; 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 Quincy.
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