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Hail history for Sherman, 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 200659
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles180

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sherman on 59 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 Sherman

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20260.88 in
nickel		Springfield
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Sherman		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 20260.5 in
marble		Clear Lake
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Sherman		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 4, 20260.75 in
penny		Sherman
1 hail report · closest near the center of Sherman		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20260.88 in
nickel		Springfield
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Sherman		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 3, 20261 in
quarter		Springfield
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Sherman		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20250.75 in
penny		Starnes
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Sherman		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Bradfordton, Springfield, Leland Grove
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Sherman		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Southlawn, Clear Lake
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Sherman		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Athens, Starnes
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Sherman		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20252 in
hen egg		Starnes, Grandview, Devereux Hgts
5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Sherman		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20250.75 in
penny		Athens
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Sherman		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 Sherman by year

60620720830941061131241314315316117318119220121122223124625526

When hail season peaks near Sherman

Of the 59 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (18) and June (12).

1JanFeb9Mar9Apr18May12Jun4Jul5Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Sherman

Apr 8, 2020 · 3 in (tea cup) · Devereux Hgts (2 mi from Sherman)

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

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

May 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Williamsville (3 mi from Sherman)

May 15, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cantrall (5 mi from Sherman)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sherman

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 10, 2026EF1Athens
10 mi from Sherman		2.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 10, 2026EF1Bradfordton
8 mi from Sherman		24.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF2Andrew
1 mi from Sherman		5.4 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF2Riverton
6 mi from Sherman		10.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 3, 2021EF?Dawson
9 mi from Sherman		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 28, 2020EF0Dawson
6 mi from Sherman		2.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 23, 2019EF1Cantrall
5 mi from Sherman		6.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 23, 2019EF1Fancy Prairie
6 mi from Sherman		0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 23, 2019EF1Elkhart
6 mi from Sherman		7.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 7, 2015EF0Culver
10 mi from Sherman		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 15, 2011EF0Athens
8 mi from Sherman		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 15, 2011EF1Culver
9 mi from Sherman		1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sherman

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

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202662 mph, measuredSouthern View, Sherman
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202661 mph, measuredCapital Airport, Farmingdale, Sherman
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202670 mph, estimatedLeland Grove, Southern View, Springfield
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedAthens, Starnes, Riverton
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202560 mph, estimatedCulver
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, estimatedAthens
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202570 mph, estimatedSherman
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202460 mph, estimatedDevereux Hgts
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 Sherman; 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 Sherman.

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