Hail history for Sherman, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sherman since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sherman
- Last hail
- May 4, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 7, 2009
20 reports on 14 days since 1987 · #120 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Sherman
- 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 Sherman
The latest hail report in and around Sherman is from May 4, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sherman logged 17 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 70% more than the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #120 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sherman accounts for 6% of the 319 reports filed in Sangamon County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Illinois town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 7, 2009 near 2.14 SSW Williamsville.
Reports were down 45% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2020, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sherman 0.8
- Sangamon County 11.8
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sherman 11
- Sangamon County 87
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sherman 0%
- Sangamon County 5%
- Median Illinois town on this site 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 SSW Williamsville | Sangamon | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sherman | Sangamon | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Sherman | Sangamon | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Sherman | Sangamon | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Sherman | Sangamon | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 50%
- 1–2 in 10 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NW Sherman | Sangamon | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Sherman | Sangamon | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Sherman | Sangamon | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | Sherman | Sangamon | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SE Cantrall | Sangamon | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | Sherman | Sangamon | 20:47 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Sherman | Sangamon | 13:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Sherman | Sangamon | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Sherman | Sangamon | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Sherman | Sangamon | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Sherman | Sangamon | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Sherman | Sangamon | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sherman
- Williamsville 9 km · 10
- Springfield 12 km · 108
- Athens 13 km · 20
- Elkhart 17 km · 10
- Chatham 25 km · 48
- Petersburg 25 km · 25
- Greenview 25 km · 12
- Mount Pulaski 30 km · 14
Questions about hail in Sherman
How often does it hail in Sherman, Illinois?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sherman since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #120 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sherman?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sherman?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 7, 2009 near 2.14 SSW Williamsville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sherman?
The most recent report in this data is from May 4, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sherman had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 4, 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.