Hail history for Centralia, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Centralia since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Centralia
- Last hail
- May 16, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 30, 2025
24 reports on 22 days since 1957 · #83 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Centralia
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Centralia
The latest hail report in and around Centralia is from May 16, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 30, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Centralia logged 9 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #83 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Centralia accounts for 23% of the 103 reports filed in Marion County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Illinois town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on March 30, 2025 near 0.69 S Centralia.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2000, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Centralia 0.5
- Marion County 2.6
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Centralia 9
- Marion County 34
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Centralia 0%
- Marion County 6%
- Median Illinois town on this site 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Centralia | Marion | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Centralia | Marion | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 E Centralia | Marion | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Centralia | Marion | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marion | 12:10 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 33%
- 1–2 in 16 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 133.17 SE Beverly | Marion | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Centralia | Marion | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.98 S Centralia | Marion | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Centralia | Marion | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Centralia | Marion | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Centralia | Marion | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Centralia | Marion | 13:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Centralia | Marion | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Centralia | Marion | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Centralia | Marion | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 E Centralia | Marion | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Centralia | Marion | 19:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Centralia
Questions about hail in Centralia
How often does it hail in Centralia, Illinois?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Centralia since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #83 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Centralia?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Centralia?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 30, 2025 near 0.69 S Centralia. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Centralia?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Centralia had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 16, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.