Hail History

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Hail history for Peoria County, IL

Last hail in the countySep 15, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 11, 2020
Hail days since 200676
Days with hail 1 inch or larger46
Tornadoes in the county19
Damaging wind reports in the county264

172 hail reports in Peoria County since 2006 on 76 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 11, 2020.

Cities in Peoria County

Recent hail in Peoria County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 15, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Alta
2 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 20261 in
quarter		Alta
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 20261 in
quarter		Glasford, Bartonville
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 20260.88 in
nickel		Peoria Hgts
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 19, 20261 in
quarter		Bellevue
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251 in
quarter		Bartonville
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Peoria County by year

80607208309210411312513314515216817418219320221322623524125526

When hail season peaks in Peoria County

1Jan3Feb8Mar15Apr15May19Jun3Jul5Aug3Sep1Oct2Nov1Dec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Peoria County

264 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Peoria County since 2006, on 103 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jul 15, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 15, 2026damage reportedBrimfield
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedPeoria
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedMossville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202663 mph, estimatedPrinceville, Dunlap, Bellevue
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedBartonville, Gtr Peoria Airport, Glasford
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202670 mph, estimatedPrinceville, Chillicothe, Alta
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202660 mph, estimatedBartonville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202560 mph, estimatedLong Shr Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202560 mph, estimatedPeoria, Alta
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202560 mph, measuredSherwood Forest, Peoria Hgts
2 wind reports		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 Peoria County; 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.

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).