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Hail history for Savanna, IL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Savanna on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 2, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and July.
Recent hail near Savanna
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Savanna 1 hail report · closest near the center of Savanna |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 3 in tea cup | Thomson, Mt Carroll 3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Savanna |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Savanna, Wacker 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Savanna |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Savanna by year
When hail season peaks near Savanna
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Savanna
Apr 2, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · Thomson (7 mi from Savanna)
National Weather Service description (English): Photos showing hail ranging from 3 to 3.25 inches in diameter were sent. Time was estimated from radar data.Apr 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Blandinsville (8 mi from Savanna)
May 20, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sabula (2 mi from Savanna)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell in Sabula, IA at 823 pm CDT May 20.Apr 4, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Miles (8 mi from Savanna)
May 2, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Marcus (8 mi from Savanna)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Savanna
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | EF1 | Savanna 2 mi from Savanna |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF1 | Mt Carroll 10 mi from Savanna |
| Jun 30, 2014 | EF1 | Thomson 9 mi from Savanna |
| Jun 12, 2013 | EF0 | Hanover 10 mi from Savanna |
| Jun 12, 2013 | EF2 | Savanna 5 mi from Savanna |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Savanna
58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Savanna since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 24, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Miles, Savanna 2 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Savanna, Wacker 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Marcus 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Mt Carroll 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 85 mph, estimated | Thomson, Savanna, Mt Carroll 5 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Savanna 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Green Is 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Savanna 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Mt Carroll 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | Derinda Center 1 wind report |
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 Savanna; 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 Savanna.
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