Hail history for Sangamon County, Illinois
Every NOAA hail report filed in Sangamon County since 1956, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sangamon County
- Last hail
- Jun 17, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 24
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 86 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.25 in
- teacup · May 7, 2023
319 reports on 151 days since 1956 · #5 of 103 Illinois counties
Hail map · Sangamon County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Sangamon County
The latest hail report in Sangamon County is from June 17, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 24 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.25 in on May 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sangamon County logged 236 reports on 87 hail days, about 11.8 reports a year. That is 4.5 times the median Illinois county (2.6 a year) and ranks #5 of 103 Illinois counties for all-time reports. Sangamon County holds 3% of all 12,418 hail reports in Illinois.
5% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Illinois county. The largest hail on record here is 3.25 in (teacup) on May 7, 2023 near Chatham.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (121) compared with 2006–2015 (115). The busiest year was 2023, with 46 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sangamon County 11.8
- Median Illinois county 2.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sangamon County 87
- Median Illinois county 34
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sangamon County 5%
- Median Illinois county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 24 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 14 | 2 | 46 | |||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 13 | ||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 4, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 20, 2025 | 10 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 7 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 12 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 14, 2023 | 8 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 20 | 3.25 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 3.25 inteacup | Chatham | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.53 W Devereux Hgts | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2008 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.87 NE Prouty | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Chatham | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Chatham | 14:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 132 41%
- 1–2 in 172 54%
- 2 in + 15 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.83 E Lanesville | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.77 E Lanesville | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.77 E Lanesville | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.83 E Lanesville | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NW Sherman | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | Springfield | 07:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.59 W Springfield | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 E Chatham | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.06 NW Starnes | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Buffalo | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Leland Grove | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 W Springfield | 13:41 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Sangamon County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 108 | 3.00 in |
| Chatham | 48 | 3.25 in |
| Sherman | 20 | 1.75 in |
| Auburn | 18 | 2.00 in |
| Divernon | 15 | 2.50 in |
| Pawnee | 13 | 2.00 in |
| New Berlin | 12 | 3.00 in |
| Loami | 11 | 2.75 in |
| Williamsville | 10 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Plains | 8 | 8 | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Riverton | 7 | 7 | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Buffalo | 6 | 6 | May 20, 2025 |
| Curran | 6 | 3 | May 20, 2025 |
| Mechanicsburg | 6 | 6 | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Illiopolis | 5 | 2 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Dawson | 4 | 4 | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Cantrall | 3 | 3 | May 11, 2016 |
| Rochester | 3 | 3 | May 15, 2025 |
| Berlin | 2 | 2 | May 20, 2025 |
| Spaulding | 2 | 2 | Jul 10, 2007 |
Questions about hail in Sangamon County
How often does it hail in Sangamon County, Illinois?
319 hail reports have been logged in Sangamon County since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 11.8 reports a year. That ranks #5 of 103 Illinois counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sangamon County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sangamon County?
3.25 in (teacup size) on May 7, 2023 near Chatham. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sangamon County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 17, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sangamon County had in the last five years?
24 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 86 reports. The most recent was June 17, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.