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Hail history for Effingham County, IL
48 hail reports in Effingham County since 2006 on 26 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Feb 19, 2026.
Cities in Effingham County
Recent hail in Effingham County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Effingham 1 hail report |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Dieterich 5 hail reports |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Altamont 1 hail report |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Altamont 1 hail report |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Effingham 1 hail report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Moccasin, Altamont 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Effingham County by year
When hail season peaks in Effingham County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Effingham County
133 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Effingham County since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 2, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Effingham, Teutopolis 5 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Effingham 2 wind reports |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Watson 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Altamont 1 wind report |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Watson 1 wind report |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Effingham 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Montrose, Funkhouser 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Altamont, Beecher City, Effingham 4 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Altamont, Dexter, Funkhouser 5 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Altamont, Dieterich, Montrose 8 wind reports |
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 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).