Hail history for Springfield, Illinois
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Springfield since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Springfield
- Last hail
- Mar 15, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 10
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 19 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 8, 2020
108 reports on 70 days since 1956 · #3 of 378 Illinois places
Hail map · Springfield
- 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 Springfield
The latest hail report in and around Springfield is from March 15, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 10 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 2, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Springfield logged 76 reports on 40 hail days, about 3.8 reports a year. That is 7.6 times the median Illinois town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #3 of 378 Illinois cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Springfield accounts for 34% of the 319 reports filed in Sangamon County.
3% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on April 8, 2020 near 0.53 W Devereux Hgts.
Reports were down 42% in 2016–2025 (28) compared with 2006–2015 (48). The busiest year was 2011, with 16 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Springfield 3.8
- Sangamon County 11.8
- Median Illinois town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Springfield 40
- Sangamon County 87
- Median Illinois town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Springfield 3%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 14 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 20, 2025 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 5 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.53 W Devereux Hgts | Sangamon | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1974 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Sangamon | 12:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.26 NW Starnes | Sangamon | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.27 WNW Southlawn | Sangamon | 14:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 SSE Grandview | Sangamon | 14:19 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 55 51%
- 1–2 in 50 46%
- 2 in + 3 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | Springfield | Sangamon | 07:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.59 W Springfield | Sangamon | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.06 NW Starnes | Sangamon | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Leland Grove | Sangamon | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 W Springfield | Sangamon | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.78 WSW Archer | Sangamon | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.47 ESE Bradfordton | Sangamon | 13:34 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.03 NE Clear Lake | Sangamon | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.27 WNW Southlawn | Sangamon | 14:17 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.74 NE Curran | Sangamon | 14:14 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | Starnes | Sangamon | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 SW Archer | Sangamon | 14:21 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Springfield
- Sherman 12 km · 20
- Chatham 14 km · 48
- Athens 20 km · 20
- Williamsville 20 km · 10
- Loami 22 km · 11
- Pawnee 23 km · 13
- New Berlin 24 km · 12
- Auburn 25 km · 18
Questions about hail in Springfield
How often does it hail in Springfield, Illinois?
108 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Springfield since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.8 reports a year. That ranks #3 of 378 Illinois places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Springfield?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Springfield?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 8, 2020 near 0.53 W Devereux Hgts. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Springfield?
The most recent report in this data is from March 15, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Springfield had in the last five years?
10 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 19 reports. The most recent was March 15, 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.