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Hail history for Sangamon County, IL
247 hail reports in Sangamon County since 2006 on 94 days. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on May 7, 2023.
Cities in Sangamon County
- Springfield
70 hail days - Chatham
61 hail days - Auburn
36 hail days - Sherman
59 hail days - Rochester
62 hail days - Riverton
60 hail days - Pawnee
36 hail days
Recent hail in Sangamon County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Springfield, Curran 2 hail reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 0.50 in marble | Clear Lake 1 hail report |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Lanesville 4 hail reports |
| May 4, 2026 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Sherman 1 hail report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Springfield 1 hail report |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Springfield 1 hail report |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Chatham 1 hail report |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Starnes 1 hail report |
| May 20, 2025 | 2.00 in hen egg | Berlin, Curran, Bradfordton 10 hail reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Southlawn, Clear Lake, Curran 3 hail reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Berry, Starnes 2 hail reports |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Chatham 1 hail report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 2.00 in hen egg | Starnes, Grandview, Devereux Hgts 7 hail reports |
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Hail days in Sangamon County by year
When hail season peaks in Sangamon County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Sangamon County
324 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Sangamon County since 2006, on 130 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Mar 13, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | 62 mph, a measured | Southern View, Leland Grove, Rochester 8 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 61 mph, a measured | Capital Airport, Farmingdale, Sherman 4 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 75 mph, a estimat | Buffalo, Lanesville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Pleasant Plains, Chatham, Leland Grove 12 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 81 mph, a estimat | Starnes, Riverton, Archer 4 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Buffalo 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Chatham 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Mechanicsburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Divernon 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Starnes 1 wind report |
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 Sangamon County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).