Hail History

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Hail history for Effingham, IL

Last hail within 10 milesMar 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Feb 19, 2026
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles83

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Effingham on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Feb 19, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Effingham

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 22, 20261 in
quarter		Effingham
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Effingham		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 19, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Dieterich
5 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Effingham		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Effingham, Sigel
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Effingham		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 Effingham by year

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When hail season peaks near Effingham

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and April (3).

Jan1Feb2Mar3Apr4May3Jun2Jul1AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Effingham

Feb 19, 2026 · 2.5 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 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Effingham (2 mi from Effingham)

Jun 13, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Effingham (1 mi from Effingham)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Effingham

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 21, 2026EF0Stewardson
9 mi from Effingham		1.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 17, 2026EF2Island Grove
10 mi from Effingham		7.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 30, 2025EF?Effingham
3 mi from Effingham		1.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 2, 2025EF1Evers
6 mi from Effingham		5.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1Stewardson
10 mi from Effingham		5.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 1, 2019EF0Neoga
8 mi from Effingham		0.3 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 16, 2006F2Dieterich
9 mi from Effingham		4.0 mi long, 200 yd wide

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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedEffingham, Teutopolis
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedEffingham
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 21, 202663 mph, estimatedWatson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 19, 202660 mph, estimatedWatson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 18, 202560 mph, estimatedEffingham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202560 mph, estimatedFunkhouser, Montrose
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, estimatedEffingham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202560 mph, estimatedDexter, Funkhouser, Effingham
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202581 mph, estimatedDieterich, Montrose, Watson
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202460 mph, estimatedEffingham
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.

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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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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