Hail history for Marissa, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marissa since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marissa
- Last hail
- Jul 1, 2012
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 28, 2012
18 reports on 16 days since 1961 · #141 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Marissa
- 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 Marissa
The latest hail report in and around Marissa is from July 1, 2012, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marissa logged 11 reports on 10 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 #141 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marissa accounts for 6% of the 319 reports filed in St. Clair 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 28, 2012 near 0.48 WNW Marissa.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marissa 0.6
- St. Clair County 8.5
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marissa 10
- St. Clair County 90
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marissa 6%
- St. Clair 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.48 WNW Marissa | St. Clair | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jan 29, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marissa | St. Clair | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marissa | St. Clair | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 1961 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Randolph | 05:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.19 N Marissa | St. Clair | 15:36 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 10 56%
- 1–2 in 7 39%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.19 N Marissa | St. Clair | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.48 WNW Marissa | St. Clair | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.14 WSW Old Marissa | St. Clair | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.1 SW Old Marissa | St. Clair | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Old Marissa | St. Clair | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Marissa | St. Clair | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1 N Marissa | St. Clair | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Jan 29, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marissa | St. Clair | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Marissa | St. Clair | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Marissa | St. Clair | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Marissa | St. Clair | 03:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Marissa | St. Clair | 22:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marissa
- Baldwin 10 km · 11
- New Athens 12 km · 20
- Sparta 13 km · 27
- Red Bud 21 km · 25
- Evansville 23 km · 22
- Ruma 24 km · 11
- Freeburg 25 km · 20
- Okawville 28 km · 23
Questions about hail in Marissa
How often does it hail in Marissa, Illinois?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marissa since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #141 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marissa?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marissa?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 28, 2012 near 0.48 WNW Marissa. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marissa?
The most recent report in this data is from July 1, 2012 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Marissa had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marissa since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 1, 2012.
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.