HailEvidence → Pekin, IL → 2026-04-02
Did it hail in Pekin, IL on April 2, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Pekin, IL on April 2, 2026, with hail up to 1.50" (ping pong ball size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Pekin on 2026-04-02
Distances are from the Pekin city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:35 UTC | Mapleton, Peoria | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.6 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 00:30 UTC | 5 W South Pekin, Tazewell | SPC · preliminary |
5.6 mi, hail: “Quarter size hail off of highway 24 in Mapleton. Photo via social media. (ILX)”
8.6 mi, hail: “Measured with photo. (ILX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-02?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29 Pekin hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12