Hail History

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Hail history for Sparta, IL

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 20, 20221.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Apr 28, 2012
Ane haili ijiin 200625
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon17
Tornado ijiin 10 mile5
Wind reports within 10 miles55

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sparta on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Apr 28, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Sparta

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Sparta in the last two years.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Sparta meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Sparta

Of 25 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (6) and April (6).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Sparta

Apr 28, 2012 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Marissa (8 mi from Sparta)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was covering the ground on the southside of Marissa.

Mar 11, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sparta (10 mi from Sparta)

Jan 29, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Marissa (8 mi from Sparta)

Apr 8, 2020 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Cutler (10 mi from Sparta)

May 25, 2008 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Steeleville (9 mi from Sparta)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sparta

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 20, 2025EF1Preston
8 mi from Sparta		1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 8, 2009EF0Baldwin
8 mi from Sparta		3.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0Tilden
6 mi from Sparta		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 4, 2008EF0Tilden
6 mi from Sparta		0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 11, 2006F2Cutler
7 mi from Sparta		20.0 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sparta

55 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sparta since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 19, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage a reportedSparta
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage a reportedBlair
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage a reportedSparta
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 15, 202669 mph, a estimatOld Marissa
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202663 mph, a estimatSparta
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202558 mph, a estimatCoulterville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2025110 mph, a estimatLost Prairie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202470 mph, a estimatCutler
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202364 mph, a estimatHouston, Old Marissa
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202364 mph, a estimatHouston
1 wind report		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.

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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Sparta; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Sparta.

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