Hail history for Eureka, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eureka since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Eureka
- Last hail
- Mar 31, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 12, 2000
16 reports on 13 days since 1987 · #159 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Eureka
- 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 Eureka
The latest hail report in and around Eureka is from March 31, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 31, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Eureka logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #159 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Eureka accounts for 12% of the 138 reports filed in Woodford County.
6% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 12, 2000 near 2 S Eureka.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Eureka 0.4
- Woodford County 4.2
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Eureka 7
- Woodford County 48
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Eureka 6%
- Woodford County 7%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2000 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 S Eureka | Woodford | $300K | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SW Clarksville | Clark | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Woodford | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 N Eureka | Woodford | — | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 1992 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Woodford | — | 01:40 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 5 31%
- 1–2 in 10 63%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Eureka | Woodford | — | 08:44 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Streator Jct | Woodford | — | 08:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 N Eureka | Woodford | — | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Eureka | Woodford | — | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Eureka | Woodford | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Eureka | Woodford | — | 02:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 W Eureka | Woodford | — | 11:38 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Eureka | Woodford | — | 13:26 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Eureka | Woodford | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Eureka | Woodford | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SW Clarksville | Clark | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2000 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 S Eureka | Woodford | $300K | 15:47 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Eureka
- Roanoke 11 km · 17
- Metamora 12 km · 22
- Washington 13 km · 34
- Morton 20 km · 29
- Mackinaw 21 km · 10
- Danvers 22 km · 11
- El Paso 22 km · 10
- East Peoria 23 km · 29
Questions about hail in Eureka
How often does it hail in Eureka, Illinois?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eureka since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #159 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Eureka?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Eureka?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 12, 2000 near 2 S Eureka. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Eureka?
The most recent report in this data is from March 31, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Eureka had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was March 31, 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.