Hail History

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Hail history for Litchfield, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJun 17, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)May 28, 2011
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles53

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Litchfield on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 28, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Litchfield

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 17, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Litchfield
1 hail report · closest near the center of Litchfield		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Litchfield Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest near the center of Litchfield		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 Litchfield by year

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When hail season peaks near Litchfield

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and April (10).

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Largest hail storms near Litchfield

May 28, 2011 · 4.5 in (softball) · Lake Lou Yaeger (3 mi from Litchfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Most of the hail was quarter to ping pong ball size, though a few of the hail stones were softball size.

Mar 14, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Litchfield Muni Airport (1 mi from Litchfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail up to two inches in diameter fell in an area from Litchfield northeastward towards Lake Lou Yaeger.

May 26, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Womac (8 mi from Litchfield)

Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · White City (9 mi from Litchfield)

Jun 5, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Litchfield (3 mi from Litchfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail on Illinois Route 16 about 3 miles east of Litchfield.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Litchfield

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 15, 2026EF0Walshville
7 mi from Litchfield		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 15, 2026EF1Walshville
5 mi from Litchfield		7.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 15, 2026EF1Schram City
10 mi from Litchfield		3.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2020EF0Walshville
10 mi from Litchfield		3.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2020EF0Walshville
7 mi from Litchfield		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 28, 2020EF?Barnett
10 mi from Litchfield		2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 1, 2018EF1Lake Lou Yaeger
4 mi from Litchfield		8.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Dec 1, 2018EF2Litchfield
2 mi from Litchfield		6.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 1, 2018EF1Butler
8 mi from Litchfield		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 7, 2017EF0Litchfield Muni Airport
5 mi from Litchfield		6.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2016EF0Raymond
9 mi from Litchfield		4.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF0Womac
6 mi from Litchfield		2.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Litchfield

53 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Litchfield since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 3, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 11, 202663 mph, estimatedMt Olive
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedLitchfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedButler
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 8, 202658 mph, estimatedMt Olive
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202581 mph, estimatedBarnett, Butler, Taylor Spgs
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202474 mph, estimatedLitchfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202481 mph, estimatedWomac
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202370 mph, estimatedLitchfield, Gillespie
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202370 mph, estimatedLitchfield Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202370 mph, estimatedHillsboro
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 Litchfield; 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 Litchfield.

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