Hail history for Washington, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washington since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Washington
- Last hail
- Mar 31, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 15 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 20, 2022
34 reports on 23 days since 1963 · #41 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Washington
- 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 Washington
The latest hail report in and around Washington is from March 31, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on August 20, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Washington logged 23 reports on 15 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 #41 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Washington accounts for 14% of the 236 reports filed in Tazewell County.
15% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on August 20, 2022 near Washington.
Reports were up 183% in 2016–2025 (17) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2022, with 7 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in August (24% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Washington 1.1
- Tazewell County 7.3
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Washington 15
- Tazewell County 74
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Washington 15%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 7 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2022 | 3.00 inteacup | Washington | Tazewell | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2003 | 3.00 inteacup | 4 NW Washington | Tazewell | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.44 WNW Washington | Tazewell | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.25 WNW Washington | Tazewell | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | Washington | Tazewell | 16:49 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 26%
- 1–2 in 20 59%
- 2 in + 5 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.05 E Pekin Jct | Tazewell | 08:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Harvard Hills | Tazewell | 08:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.05 E Harvard Hills | Tazewell | 08:12 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 WNW Washington | Tazewell | 01:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NW Washington | Tazewell | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 ENE Pekin Jct | Tazewell | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.72 WNW Cooper | Tazewell | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW Washington | Tazewell | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.44 WNW Washington | Tazewell | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.25 WNW Washington | Tazewell | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Washington | Tazewell | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 3.00 inteacup | Washington | Tazewell | 13:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Washington
- East Peoria 10 km · 29
- Morton 11 km · 29
- Metamora 11 km · 22
- Eureka 13 km · 16
- Peoria 16 km · 79
- Bartonville 20 km · 29
- Bellevue 20 km · 12
- Mackinaw 20 km · 10
Questions about hail in Washington
How often does it hail in Washington, Illinois?
34 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washington since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #41 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Washington?
Most reports come in August, March, April. August alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Washington?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 20, 2022 near Washington. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Washington?
The most recent report in this data is from March 31, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Washington had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 15 reports. The most recent was March 31, 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.