Hail history for Liberty, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Liberty since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Liberty
- Last hail
- Mar 31, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · Mar 31, 2023
13 reports on 13 days since 1967 · #226 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Liberty
- 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 Liberty
The latest hail report in and around Liberty is from March 31, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 31, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Liberty logged 11 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #226 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Liberty accounts for 7% of the 191 reports filed in Adams 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 1.00 in (quarter) on March 31, 2023 near 3.19 NE Liberty.
Reports were down 90% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (23% of reports); 31% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Liberty 0.6
- Adams County 5.3
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Liberty 11
- Adams County 68
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Liberty 0%
- Adams 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.19 NE Liberty | Adams | $5K | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.7 NW Liberty | Adams | — | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.77 NW Liberty | Adams | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.76 NW Liberty | Adams | — | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Jan 7, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Liberty | Adams | — | 15:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 54%
- 1–2 in 6 46%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.19 NE Liberty | Adams | $5K | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.7 NW Liberty | Adams | — | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.77 NW Liberty | Adams | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.76 NW Liberty | Adams | — | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 NW Liberty | Adams | — | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Liberty | Adams | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jan 7, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Liberty | Adams | — | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Liberty | Adams | — | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Liberty | Adams | — | 10:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Liberty | Adams | — | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Liberty | Adams | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 1984 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Adams | — | 17:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Liberty
- Payson 14 km · 13
- Camp Point 18 km · 12
- Quincy 24 km · 64
- Mount Sterling 31 km · 24
- Bowen 39 km · 12
- Pittsfield 40 km · 20
- Augusta 41 km · 14
- Meredosia 47 km · 10
Questions about hail in Liberty
How often does it hail in Liberty, Illinois?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Liberty since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #226 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Liberty?
Most reports come in March, July, January. March alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Liberty?
1.00 in (quarter size) on March 31, 2023 near 3.19 NE Liberty. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Liberty?
The most recent report in this data is from March 31, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Liberty had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was March 31, 2023.
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.