September 15, 2026: NOAA's SPC logged 2 hail reports around Peoria, all in Peoria County, between 02:15 and 02:22 UTC. Hail peaked at 1.50 in. at 2 SW Alta, Peoria County. Nearest to Peoria was a report 7.9 miles out (2 SW Alta).
Where the hail fell
- under 0.75 in
- 0.75 to 0.99
- 1.00 to 1.74
- 1.75 to 2.49
- 2.50 and up
How many reports fell close to the city
| Distance from city center | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 miles | 0 | — |
| Within 10 miles | 2 | 1.50″ |
| Within 25 miles | 2 | 1.50″ |
Reported hail, report by report
| Time (UTC) | Hail size | Location | Distance from city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02:15 | 1.50″ | 2 SW Alta, Peoria County | 7.9 mi |
| 02:22 | 1.50″ | 3 WSW Alta, Peoria County | 8.5 mi |
The rows above come from preliminary Local Storm Reports of the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Sizes are reported hailstone diameters; times are UTC. Reports can be added or corrected for about a day after the event. Where a report carries no distance, it is measured in a straight line from its coordinates to the city center.
What 1.50 in. hail on September 15, 2026 means for a Peoria roof
2 of the 2 sized Peoria reports reached 1 in. The 1.50 in. stone at 2 SW Alta, Peoria County falls in the 1.00 to 1.74 in class; on September 15, 2026 that is quarter to ping-pong ball territory for Peoria.
How this day compares with other hail days
Peoria has 2 hail days in our NOAA log; by largest hailstone, September 15, 2026 ranks #1 of them. Logged days closest in time to September 15, 2026:
- August 13: 1 report, largest 1.00″
The same storm in nearby cities
On September 15 the log holds 4 matched cities in 4 states; Peoria has no neighbour within 220 miles, so its hail stood alone on September 15.
Where the claim clocks stand for the Peoria storm
Peoria: that storm was 40 days ago. Rows marked passed are not cut-off dates on their own; the only legal limits are the ones tagged statute. For Peoria the photo window, the inspection and the target filing date (Tue, Sep 22) are already behind us.
Claim deadlines for Peoria, IL. Not legal advice; your own reporting deadline comes from your policy.
September 15 against the Peoria County September record
Peoria's September 15 log shows 1.50 in. hail. The record September in Peoria County since 2014 is 2019, with 8 reports and a largest stone of 1.25 in.
Hail history near Peoria: not the first
Peoria’s county has logged 91 hail events since 2017; if this one leads to a replacement, ask about Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which some insurers discount. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
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What the sizes reported on September 15, 2026 can do to a roof
| Size class in Peoria's reports | Looks like | Reports | What that size can do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 to 1.74 in | quarter to ping-pong ball | 2 | Shingles can bruise and shed granules, often unseen from the ground. |
Size classes follow the SPC report diameters; the damage wording is general, not a finding about any one roof.
2026 in the Peoria County hail record
NOAA's county table already holds 5 hail reports for Peoria County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 1.00 in. That is more than 3 of the 9 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2017 with 26 reports.
| Year | NOAA hail reports, Peoria County | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 26 | 1.75″ |
| 2018 | 5 | 1.75″ |
| 2019 | 9 | 1.25″ |
| 2020 | 7 | 2.50″ |
| 2021 | 2 | 1.00″ |
| 2022 | 4 | 1.00″ |
| 2023 | 24 | 1.75″ |
| 2024 | 8 | 1.00″ |
| 2025 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2026 (through June 2026) | 5 | 1.00″ |
This date among 2026's matched hail days
In 2026 the feed holds 2 matched hail days for Peoria. Ranked by largest stone, then report count, September 15, 2026 is #1 of them.
| Date | City | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15 | Peoria | 2 | 1.50″ |
| Aug 13 | Peoria | 1 | 1.00″ |
Ranked by largest stone, then by report count. Only dates the SPC feed matched to a covered city are counted.
The week after September 15, 2026
The SPC feed matched no hail report to Peoria or to the 6 other covered cities within 100 miles on any of the 7 days after Tue, Sep 15, through Tue, Sep 22.
Verified roofers near Peoria
10 verified roofers listed for Peoria; 11 mores in 1 nearby city within 60 miles, led by Bloomington (34 miles east-southeast). Verified means the license was matched to a state registry.
| City | Distance | Verified roofers |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | 34 mi east-southeast | 11 |
Questions about this storm
Peoria, September 15, 2026: how big was the hail?
At 2 SW Alta, Peoria County, the largest SPC report was 1.50 in.
Peoria, September 15, 2026: how close did the hail fall?
The nearest report sat 7.9 miles from the city center and the farthest 8.5 miles. Within 10 miles: 2 of 2 reports.
Peoria, September 15, 2026: how long did the hail last?
Reports are stamped from 02:15 to 02:22 UTC, a window of 7 minutes. Late reports can still be added for about a day.
Peoria, September 15, 2026: was this the worst hail day on record?
Peoria has 2 logged hail days; September 15, 2026 ranks #1 for Peoria, at 1.50 in. The best other day reached 1.00 in.
Do I need an inspection if my roof looks fine?
Often, yes. Hail bruises and granule loss are hard to see from the ground. A dated inspection scope is what ties damage to this storm rather than to ordinary wear.
What did the feed log near Peoria in the week after September 15, 2026?
The SPC feed matched no hail report to Peoria or to the 6 other covered cities within 100 miles on any of the 7 days after Tue, Sep 15, through Tue, Sep 22.
Was 2026 a busy hail year in Peoria County?
NOAA's county table already holds 5 hail reports for Peoria County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 1.00 in. That is more than 3 of the 9 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2017 with 26 reports.
How many verified roofers can inspect after the Tue, Sep 15 storm in Peoria?
10 verified roofers listed for Peoria; 11 mores in 1 nearby city within 60 miles, led by Bloomington (34 miles east-southeast). Verified means the license was matched to a state registry.
About these numbers
Every figure on this page comes from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center Local Storm Reports file, matched to reports within 25 miles of the city center. Reports are preliminary: they come from trained spotters, emergency managers, the public and mPING app submissions, and sizes are often estimated against a coin or ball. We do not adjust them. A roofer tagged Verified holds a license or registration we confirmed in a public registry. That tag says nothing about coverage, so ask whoever you pick for a current certificate of insurance before signing.
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