Hail History

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Hail history for Riverton, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 8, 2020
Hail days since 200660
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles188

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Riverton on 60 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 8, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Riverton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20260.88 in
nickel		Springfield
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Riverton		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 20260.5 in
marble		Clear Lake
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Riverton		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 4, 20260.75 in
penny		Sherman
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Riverton		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20260.88 in
nickel		Springfield
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Riverton		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 3, 20261 in
quarter		Springfield
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Riverton		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20250.75 in
penny		Starnes
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Riverton		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Bradfordton, Springfield, Buffalo
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Riverton		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Southlawn, Clear Lake
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Riverton		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Berry, Starnes
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Riverton		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20252 in
hen egg		Starnes, Grandview, Devereux Hgts
6 hail reports · closest near the center of Riverton		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 Riverton by year

70620730840941071131241314315316117218119220121122123124525526

When hail season peaks near Riverton

Of the 60 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (20) and June (13).

JanFeb8Mar10Apr20May13Jun4Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Riverton

Apr 8, 2020 · 3 in (tea cup) · Devereux Hgts (4 mi from Riverton)

Apr 2, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Starnes (4 mi from Riverton)

May 30, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Springfield (7 mi from Riverton)

May 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Williamsville (5 mi from Riverton)

May 15, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cantrall (10 mi from Riverton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Riverton

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2023EF2Andrew
6 mi from Riverton		5.4 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF2Riverton
1 mi from Riverton		10.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 26, 2021EF0Cornland
9 mi from Riverton		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 3, 2021EF?Dawson
5 mi from Riverton		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 3, 2021EF?Mechanicsburg
6 mi from Riverton		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 28, 2020EF0Dawson
2 mi from Riverton		2.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 23, 2019EF1Cantrall
10 mi from Riverton		6.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 23, 2019EF1Fancy Prairie
10 mi from Riverton		0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 23, 2019EF1Elkhart
10 mi from Riverton		7.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Dec 1, 2018EF1Derry Farm
7 mi from Riverton		4.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 20, 2014EF1Buckhart
10 mi from Riverton		8.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF3Williamsville
8 mi from Riverton		4.4 mi long, 600 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Riverton

188 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Riverton since 2006, on 93 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202662 mph, measuredSouthern View, Rochester, Sherman
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202661 mph, measuredCapital Airport, Sherman
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202675 mph, estimatedBuffalo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedSouthern View, Springfield, Grandview
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStarnes, Riverton, Archer
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202660 mph, estimatedBuffalo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202560 mph, estimatedMechanicsburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202560 mph, estimatedStarnes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202570 mph, estimatedMildred
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202570 mph, estimatedMechanicsburg
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 Riverton; 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 Riverton.

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