Hail history for Pekin, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pekin since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pekin
- Last hail
- Jun 11, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 4, 2003
37 reports on 31 days since 1964 · #29 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Pekin
- 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 Pekin
The latest hail report in and around Pekin is from June 11, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on December 28, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pekin logged 23 reports on 19 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 #29 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pekin accounts for 16% of the 236 reports filed in Tazewell County.
3% 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 4, 2003 near 2 S Saidora.
Reports were down 47% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (30% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pekin 1.1
- Tazewell County 7.3
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pekin 19
- Tazewell County 74
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pekin 3%
- Tazewell 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 4, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2003 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 S Saidora | Mason | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pekin | Tazewell | 22:38 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Cisco | Piatt | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pekin | Tazewell | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pekin | Tazewell | 22:43 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 43%
- 1–2 in 20 54%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | Pekin | Tazewell | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Pekin | Tazewell | 09:24 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 W Pekin | Tazewell | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NW Dillon | Tazewell | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Pekin | Tazewell | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.15 E South Pekin | Tazewell | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | Pekin | Tazewell | 22:43 local · NCEI |
| Dec 1, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Pekin | Tazewell | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Pekin | Tazewell | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 3 S Pekin | Tazewell | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Pekin | Tazewell | 03:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Pekin | Tazewell | 03:34 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pekin
- Bartonville 9 km · 29
- Tremont 12 km · 15
- East Peoria 14 km · 29
- Morton 14 km · 29
- Bellevue 14 km · 12
- Peoria 20 km · 79
- Manito 21 km · 14
- Hanna City 21 km · 11
Questions about hail in Pekin
How often does it hail in Pekin, Illinois?
37 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pekin since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #29 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pekin?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pekin?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 4, 2003 near 2 S Saidora. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pekin?
The most recent report in this data is from June 11, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pekin had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 11, 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.