Peoria hail storm history
Peoria County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Peoria, located in Peoria County in central Illinois, sits in a region where relatively flat terrain allows spring storm systems to maintain intensity as they move northeast. This geographic position places the area in a corridor where hail-producing thunderstorms develop with regularity during the severe weather season.
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Hail in Peoria County follows a distinct seasonal pattern, with the greatest frequency occurring from April through June, and May representing the most active month. March and July also see secondary hail activity as spring systems transition into early summer patterns. The flat central Illinois landscape allows these storm systems to sustain their intensity and hail production as they track across the region.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 275 recorded events, 62 (23%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
The hail lasted for seven minutes.
Penny sized hail was observed at the intersection of Route 150 and Prospect Road.
The hail caused significant damage to vehicles, with several cars requiring towing from the roadway.
Quarter sized hail mixed with smaller hail.
Half dollar-sized hail was reported at the White Oak Campground in Comlara Park.
Dozens of vehicles and numerous homes sustained significant damage from the hailstorm that impacted …
Wind-driven hail caused significant damage to the roofs and siding of 50 houses in Elmwood. One hou…
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database. Publication lag is approximately 75 days — current-year events may be incomplete.
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