Hail in Springfield, IL
Hail is a regular fact of life in Springfield, not a rare event. NOAA radar has confirmed 31 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Springfield since 2025, the largest 2.5″ (tennis ball) on June 17, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 17, 2026.
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About Springfield, IL
Springfield sits in the flat farmland of central Illinois, open country that gives storm systems room to organize. As warm, humid air moves up from the south ahead of spring fronts, severe thunderstorms can develop and drop large hail. Coverage comes from the Lincoln (KILX) radar, about 31 miles to the northeast.
The hail record for Springfield, IL
Springfield sits in an active hail corridor for severe storms.
This year has run hot: 21 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
June is the peak, but the broader risk stretches across spring and into early summer.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Springfield?
NOAA radar has confirmed 31 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Springfield area since 2025.
When is hail season in Springfield?
Springfield sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in June.
What's the largest hail recorded in Springfield?
Radar confirmed 2.5-inch hail, about tennis ball size, on June 17, 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.
Is hail getting worse in Springfield?
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 Springfield, 21 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.
Will it hail again in Springfield this year?
Springfield's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Springfield in 2026?
Yes, 21 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently June 17, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Springfield, IL
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Springfield'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.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
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.
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.
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 city by warning-area overlap. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.