Hail history for Metropolis, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Metropolis since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Metropolis
- Last hail
- May 16, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 3, 1996
14 reports on 13 days since 1992 · #207 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Metropolis
- 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 Metropolis
The latest hail report in and around Metropolis is from May 16, 2025, 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 May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Metropolis logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #207 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Metropolis accounts for 27% of the 52 reports filed in Massac 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 3, 1996 near 4 NE Metropolis.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2018, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (29% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Metropolis 0.5
- Massac County 1.7
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Metropolis 9
- Massac County 27
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Metropolis 0%
- Massac County 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NE Metropolis | Massac | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1992 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Massac | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Metropolis | Massac | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Metropolis | Massac | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E Metropolis | Massac | 17:40 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 6 43%
- 1–2 in 8 57%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Metropolis | Massac | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Metropolis | Massac | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NNW Metropolis | Massac | 07:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | Metropolis | Massac | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 5 N Brookport | Massac | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.1 E Metropolis | Massac | 10:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.1 E Metropolis | Massac | 10:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E Metropolis | Massac | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Metropolis | Massac | 09:37 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Metropolis | Massac | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 3 N Metropolis | Massac | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Metropolis | Massac | 20:22 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Metropolis
- Karnak 30 km · 10
- Vienna 34 km · 18
- Cypress 38 km · 11
- Ullin 46 km · 11
- Cairo 47 km · 11
- Goreville 52 km · 17
- Olive Branch 59 km · 10
- Carrier Mills 60 km · 17
Questions about hail in Metropolis
How often does it hail in Metropolis, Illinois?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Metropolis since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #207 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Metropolis?
Most reports come in March, May, April. March alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Metropolis?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 3, 1996 near 4 NE Metropolis. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Metropolis?
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 Metropolis 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 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.