Hail in De Witt County, IL
Hail turns up in De Witt County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 6 hail events of 1 inch or larger in De Witt County since 2025, the largest 1.8″ (golf ball) on April 27, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 17, 2026.
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About De Witt County, IL
De Witt County sits on the flat central Illinois prairie, open farmland between Bloomington and Decatur. The level, exposed terrain gives storms room to organize, and when spring instability builds along a frontal boundary a strong supercell can drop sizable hail, though such events remain rare. The Lincoln (KILX) radar lies about 23 miles to the west and keeps the county in clear view.
The hail record for De Witt County, IL
Hail is a recurring threat in De Witt County, with 6 confirmed events on record since 2025.
This year has run hot: 5 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
April does most of the damage here; De Witt County is comparatively quiet the rest of the year.
Common questions
How often does it hail in De Witt County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 6 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the De Witt County area since 2025.
When is hail season in De Witt County?
Hail in De Witt County is concentrated in April, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in De Witt County?
Radar confirmed 1.8-inch hail, about golf ball size, on April 27, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
How do I know if my roof was damaged by hail?
Common signs are granules collecting in gutters and downspouts, bruised or cracked shingles, and dents on soft metals like vents, flashing, and gutter tops. A lot of hail damage isn't visible from the ground, so a professional inspection is the reliable check.
Is hail getting worse in De Witt County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In De Witt County, 5 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Hail just hit, what should I do?
Safely photograph any hail and note the time, then confirm what radar recorded at your address before calling your insurer. Most policies require prompt notice after a hail event, and deadlines vary by policy and state, so don't wait to document it.
Recent confirmed hail near De Witt County, IL
What this means for your home
If you were just hit
With recent hail in De Witt County, you're still in the window to document and report it. Photograph any damage, note the storm date, confirm what radar detected at your address, and review your policy's reporting requirements. Deadlines vary.
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At De Witt County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.