Hail history for Granite City, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Granite City since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Granite City
- Last hail
- May 16, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 28, 2012
26 reports on 21 days since 1973 · #71 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Granite City
- 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 Granite City
The latest hail report in and around Granite City is from May 16, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on July 17, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Granite City logged 22 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #71 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Granite City accounts for 8% of the 325 reports filed in Madison County.
4% 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 April 28, 2012 near 2.12 NNW Madison.
Reports were down 31% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Granite City 1.1
- Madison County 10.4
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Granite City 17
- Madison County 95
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Granite City 4%
- Madison County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2012 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.12 NNW Madison | Madison | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| Oct 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Madison | Madison | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Granite City | Madison | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.22 NNW Madison | Madison | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 N Madison | Madison | 18:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 23%
- 1–2 in 19 73%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 WSW Mitchell | Madison | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Mitchell | Madison | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 E Maryland Place | Madison | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.63 N Madison | Madison | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.71 SE Maryland Place | Madison | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.78 NNW Madison | Madison | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.53 N Madison | Madison | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Madison | Madison | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Granite City | Madison | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 W Granite City | Madison | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Granite City | Madison | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.46 N Madison | Madison | 12:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Granite City
- Collinsville 12 km · 31
- Glen Carbon 13 km · 19
- Edwardsville 14 km · 35
- Caseyville 14 km · 10
- Wood River 15 km · 19
- Cahokia Heights 18 km · 18
- Fairview Heights 18 km · 10
- Alton 20 km · 31
Questions about hail in Granite City
How often does it hail in Granite City, Illinois?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Granite City since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #71 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Granite City?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Granite City?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 28, 2012 near 2.12 NNW Madison. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Granite City?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Granite City had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was May 16, 2025.
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.