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Hail Map with Reports for Mattoon, IL

View the free hail map with reports for Mattoon, IL from March 31, 2024. This event is marked as Complete, with a Critical storm impact level and a High Event Inspection Score.

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Event Inspection Score
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Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
Mar 31, 2024
Event Date
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The Mattoon, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.25". There are 29 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the March 31, 2024 event.

Region: Mattoon, IL
March 31, 2024 Hail swath map preview for Mattoon, IL on March 31, 2024
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Max Hail
2.25"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
29
Largest report: 2.50"
Public Wind Reports
0
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Mattoon, IL Hail Map

The March 31, 2024 hail swath map for Mattoon, IL covers approximately 771 square miles and includes an estimated 76,265 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band, covering 228 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 1.00-1.25" hail band with 25,485 people.

Mapped Impact Area
771 sq mi
Largest band: 0.75-1.00"
Population Inside Footprint
76,265
Highest population band: 1.00-1.25"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"95 sq mi2,196
0.50-0.75"168 sq mi4,342
0.75-1.00"228 sq mi12,993
1.00-1.25"171 sq mi25,485
1.25-1.50"64 sq mi12,080
1.50-1.75"33 sq mi7,234
1.75-2.00"5 sq mi3,852
2.00-2.25"2 sq mi2,525
2.25-2.50"5 sq mi5,558

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Mattoon, IL Hail Swath Map

Inside the March 31, 2024 hail swath map area for Mattoon, IL, HailGeeks estimates 40,759 single-family homes, 978 townhomes, and 8,640 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 1.00-1.25" hail band, with 13,995 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
40,759
Largest band: 1.00-1.25"
Townhomes
978
Largest band: 1.00-1.25"
Multifamily Properties
8,640
Largest band: 1.00-1.25"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"1,2011957
0.50-0.75"2,18238147
0.75-1.00"6,840150310
1.00-1.25"13,9953653,956
1.25-1.50"6,7712022,043
1.50-1.75"3,22048721
1.75-2.00"2,337121511
2.00-2.25"1,40914139
2.25-2.50"2,80421756

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Mattoon, IL Hail Map

Hail from the March 31, 2024 storm was mapped across 9 counties in the Mattoon, IL region. Macon County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 35,253 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Mattoon, IL Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 17 cities near Mattoon, IL. Decatur, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 27,017 single-family homes exposed.

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Mattoon, IL Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the March 31, 2024 Mattoon, IL hail map spans 34 ZIP codes. ZIP 62521 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 14,115.

62521Decatur, IL
14K homes in the hail path
62522Decatur, IL
5K homes in the hail path
62526Decatur, IL
12K homes in the hail path
62535Forsyth, IL
231 homes in the hail path
62549Mount Zion, IL
2K homes in the hail path
61937Lovington, IL
997 homes in the hail path
62573Warrensburg, IL
382 homes in the hail path
62548Mount Pulaski, IL
164 homes in the hail path
62543Latham, IL
120 homes in the hail path
61911Arthur, IL
2K homes in the hail path
62501Argenta, IL
595 homes in the hail path
61818Cerro Gordo, IL
205 homes in the hail path
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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the March 31, 2024 hail map for Mattoon, IL currently list 29 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
March 31, 2024
7:15 PM CT
1.25 in 4 NNW Mount Pulaski IL

Ping report of half dollar size hail.

March 31, 2024
7:15 PM CT
1.00 in Lincoln IL

Quarter size hail on west side of Lincoln.

March 31, 2024
7:20 PM CT
1.00 in Mount Pulaski IL

Quarter size hail in Mt Pulaski.

March 31, 2024
7:21 PM CT
2.00 in Mount Pulaski IL

No National Weather Service description provided.

March 31, 2024
7:22 PM CT
1.75 in Latham IL

No National Weather Service description provided.

March 31, 2024
7:22 PM CT
1.50 in Mount Pulaski IL

No National Weather Service description provided.

March 31, 2024
7:25 PM CT
1.25 in 4 NW Mount Pulaski IL

Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).

March 31, 2024
7:30 PM CT
1.75 in Latham IL

No National Weather Service description provided.

March 31, 2024
7:38 PM CT
1.00 in Warrensburg IL

No National Weather Service description provided.

March 31, 2024
7:40 PM CT
1.75 in 2 W Warrensburg IL

Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).

March 31, 2024
7:46 PM CT
1.75 in Forsyth IL

Picture via social media.

March 31, 2024
7:50 PM CT
2.00 in 2 SSW Forsyth IL

Picture via social media; Wolf Road.

March 31, 2024
7:50 PM CT
1.50 in 1 W Decatur IL

Ping pong size hail on west side of Decatur.

March 31, 2024
7:50 PM CT
1.00 in 2 N Decatur IL

Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

March 31, 2024
7:52 PM CT
2.50 in 2 NE Decatur IL

Photo from public of tennis ball size hail.

March 31, 2024
7:52 PM CT
1.25 in 2 W Decatur IL

No National Weather Service description provided.

March 31, 2024
7:55 PM CT
1.50 in Forsyth IL

No National Weather Service description provided.

March 31, 2024
7:57 PM CT
1.75 in Oreana IL

No National Weather Service description provided.

March 31, 2024
7:58 PM CT
1.75 in 1 NW Mount Zion IL

Picture via social media.

March 31, 2024
8:00 PM CT
1.75 in Mount Zion IL

SWOP report of golf ball size hail with photo.

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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the March 31, 2024 Mattoon, IL storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Mattoon, IL Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Mattoon, IL region as the March 31, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 21, 2023 through Mar 14, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Mar 14, 2024.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Mattoon, IL

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the March 31, 2024 Mattoon, IL hail event.

How big was the hail in Mattoon, IL on March 31, 2024?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 2.25" in the Mattoon, IL area on March 31, 2024.
How accurate is this Mattoon, IL hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the March 31, 2024 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of High mean?
For this Mattoon, IL event, the Event Inspection Score is High. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Mattoon, IL hail area?
An estimated 76,265 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 771 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the March 31, 2024 Mattoon, IL event, public storm report tables currently list 29 hail reports, 0 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Mattoon, IL hail map for my business or content?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 29, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Mattoon, IL area — what should I do?
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