Central Illinois
Weather Forecast Office
Hail Size Estimation Chart
Hail Diameter | Description |
1/4" | Pea |
1/2" | Plain M&M |
3/4" | Penny |
7/8" | Nickel |
1" | Quarter |
1 1/4" | Half Dollar |
1 1/2" | Ping Pong Ball |
1 3/4" | Golfball |
2" | Hen Egg |
2 1/2" | Tennis Ball |
2 3/4" | Baseball |
3" | Teacup |
4" | Grapefruit |
4 1/2" | Softball |
*Red values denote severe criteria hail
US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Central Illinois
1362 State Route 10
Lincoln, IL 62656
217-732-7321 (forecast recording) or 217-732-3089
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