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Hail history for Springfield, IL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months6
Largest hail since 20063.25 inMay 7, 2023
Hail days since 200670
Days with hail 1 inch or larger36
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles211

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Springfield on 70 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on May 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Springfield ranks #42 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Springfield

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20260.88 in
nickel		Springfield, Curran
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Springfield		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 20260.5 in
marble		Clear Lake
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Springfield		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 4, 20260.75 in
penny		Sherman
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Springfield		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20260.88 in
nickel		Springfield
1 hail report · closest near the center of Springfield		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 3, 20261 in
quarter		Springfield
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Springfield		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 28, 20260.75 in
penny		Chatham
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Springfield		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20250.75 in
penny		Starnes
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Springfield		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Curran, Bradfordton, Archer
7 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Springfield		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Southlawn, Clear Lake, Curran
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Springfield		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Berry, Starnes
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Springfield		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 20251 in
quarter		Chatham
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Springfield		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20252 in
hen egg		Starnes, Grandview, Devereux Hgts
6 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Springfield		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 Springfield by year

70620740830951071131231314315216317218119320121322423224625626

When hail season peaks near Springfield

Of the 70 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (21) and April (14).

Jan1Feb8Mar14Apr21May12Jun7Jul4Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Springfield

May 7, 2023 · 3.25 in · Chatham (10 mi from Springfield)

Apr 8, 2020 · 3 in (tea cup) · Devereux Hgts (5 mi from Springfield)

Jul 23, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Chatham (10 mi from Springfield)

Apr 2, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Starnes (3 mi from Springfield)

May 30, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chatham (10 mi from Springfield)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Springfield

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 10, 2026EF1Bradfordton
6 mi from Springfield		24.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 29, 2023EF2Curran
9 mi from Springfield		9.1 mi long, 800 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF2Andrew
7 mi from Springfield		5.4 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF2Riverton
7 mi from Springfield		10.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 28, 2020EF0Dawson
9 mi from Springfield		2.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 23, 2019EF1Cantrall
9 mi from Springfield		6.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Dec 1, 2018EF1Derry Farm
8 mi from Springfield		4.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF1Toronto
7 mi from Springfield		12.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F1Chatham
8 mi from Springfield		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F1Springfield
0 mi from Springfield		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F1Springfield
0 mi from Springfield		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F1Riverton
8 mi from Springfield		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Springfield

211 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Springfield 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, Leland Grove
7 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, estimatedChatham, Jerome, Leland Grove
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStarnes, Riverton, Archer
4 wind reports		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
Apr 2, 202570 mph, estimatedSherman
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202460 mph, estimatedDevereux Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202460 mph, estimatedStarnes, Springfield
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202460 mph, estimatedLick
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 Springfield; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Springfield.

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