Hail History

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Hail history for Taylorville, IL

Last hail within 10 milesMar 15, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Aug 6, 2023
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles73

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Taylorville on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 6, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and March.

Recent hail near Taylorville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 15, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Taylorville
1 hail report · closest near the center of Taylorville		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Owaneco
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Taylorville		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Taylorville
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Taylorville		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Taylorville by year

306207081091102113121131142151641721811920121222323124225126

When hail season peaks near Taylorville

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and March (7).

JanFeb7Mar6Apr7May5Jun1Jul4AugSepOct2Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Taylorville

Aug 6, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Taylorville (7 mi from Taylorville)

Jun 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stonington (8 mi from Taylorville)

Jul 17, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hewittsville (1 mi from Taylorville)

Jun 28, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kincaid (7 mi from Taylorville)

Mar 14, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Taylorville (3 mi from Taylorville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Taylorville

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 29, 2023EF1Bulpitt
8 mi from Taylorville		3.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 29, 2023EF1Sharpsburg
3 mi from Taylorville		10.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Hewittsville
3 mi from Taylorville		1.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 24, 2022EF1Sharpsburg
5 mi from Taylorville		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 12, 2019EF1Sharpsburg
7 mi from Taylorville		6.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 1, 2018EF2Stonington
8 mi from Taylorville		8.4 mi long, 400 yd wide
May 15, 2018EF0Clarksdale
7 mi from Taylorville		1.8 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF0Jeisyville
8 mi from Taylorville		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 9, 2013EF0Owaneco
6 mi from Taylorville		0.6 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 19, 2011EF1Tovey
9 mi from Taylorville		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 19, 2011EF1Taylorville
2 mi from Taylorville		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 3, 2010EF0Owaneco
5 mi from Taylorville		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Taylorville

73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Taylorville since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on May 18, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 17, 202669 mph, estimatedLangleyville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedEdinburg, Taylorville, Stonington
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202666 mph, measuredTaylorville Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202460 mph, estimatedKincaid
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202381 mph, estimatedTaylorville, City Park
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202370 mph, estimatedTaylorville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 202260 mph, estimatedGrove City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 202260 mph, measuredTaylorville Muni Airport, Hewittsville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 24, 202160 mph, estimatedClarksdale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202170 mph, estimatedTaylorville, Owaneco, Stonington
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Taylorville; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Taylorville.

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