Hail history for Metamora, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Metamora since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Metamora
- Last hail
- Jun 17, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 26, 1978
22 reports on 20 days since 1974 · #102 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Metamora
- 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 Metamora
The latest hail report in and around Metamora is from June 17, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Metamora logged 14 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 40% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #102 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Metamora accounts for 16% of the 138 reports filed in Woodford County.
5% 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 July 26, 1978.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Metamora 0.7
- Woodford County 4.2
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Metamora 12
- Woodford County 48
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Metamora 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 1978 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Woodford | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Metamora | Woodford | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Metamora | Woodford | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NW Metamora | Woodford | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Metamora | Woodford | 16:03 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 45%
- 1–2 in 11 50%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Metamora | Woodford | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | Metamora | Woodford | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Metamora | Woodford | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NW Metamora | Woodford | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Metamora | Woodford | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Metamora | Woodford | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NW Metamora | Woodford | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 S Metamora | Woodford | 02:16 local · NCEI |
| Nov 17, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Metamora | Woodford | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.71 WNW Metamora | Woodford | 07:16 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.71 WNW Metamora | Woodford | 11:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Metamora | Woodford | 16:54 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Metamora
- Washington 11 km · 34
- Eureka 12 km · 16
- Roanoke 14 km · 17
- Chillicothe 18 km · 16
- East Peoria 20 km · 29
- Peoria 22 km · 79
- Morton 22 km · 29
- Lacon 26 km · 13
Questions about hail in Metamora
How often does it hail in Metamora, Illinois?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Metamora since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #102 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Metamora?
Most reports come in April, June, March. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Metamora?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 26, 1978. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Metamora?
The most recent report in this data is from June 17, 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 Metamora had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was June 17, 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.