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Hail history for Effingham, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Effingham on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Feb 19, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Effingham
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Effingham 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Effingham |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 2.50 in tennis ball | Dieterich 5 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Effingham |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Effingham, Sigel 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Effingham |
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Feb 19, 2026 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Dieterich (10 mi from Effingham)
Mar 23, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Effingham (1 mi from Effingham)
May 16, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Effingham (0 mi from Effingham)
May 27, 2018 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Effingham (2 mi from Effingham)
Jun 13, 2010 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Effingham (1 mi from Effingham)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Effingham
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2026 | EF0 | Stewardson 9 mi from Effingham |
| Jun 17, 2026 | EF2 | Island Grove 10 mi from Effingham |
| Apr 30, 2025 | EF? | Effingham 3 mi from Effingham |
| Apr 2, 2025 | EF1 | Evers 6 mi from Effingham |
| Mar 14, 2025 | EF1 | Stewardson 10 mi from Effingham |
| Sep 1, 2019 | EF0 | Neoga 8 mi from Effingham |
| Apr 16, 2006 | F2 | Dieterich 9 mi from Effingham |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Effingham
83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Effingham since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 2, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Effingham, Teutopolis 5 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage a reported | Effingham 2 wind reports |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Watson 1 wind report |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Watson 1 wind report |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Effingham 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Funkhouser, Montrose 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Effingham 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Dexter, Funkhouser, Effingham 4 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 81 mph, a estimat | Dieterich, Montrose, Watson 5 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Effingham 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 Effingham; 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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17 hail days
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 Effingham.
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