Hail Swath Map Preview
The Springfield, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 3 public hail reports, 18 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 16, 2025 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Springfield, IL Hail Map
The May 16, 2025 hail swath map for Springfield, IL covers approximately 1,296 square miles and includes an estimated 68,895 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 468 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 34,313 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 397 sq mi | 34,313 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 468 sq mi | 16,186 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 225 sq mi | 4,534 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 122 sq mi | 1,980 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 57 sq mi | 4,907 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 21 sq mi | 6,912 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 7 sq mi | 63 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 16, 2025 hail swath map area for Springfield, IL, HailGeeks estimates 38,395 single-family homes, 1,596 townhomes, and 5,941 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 20,346 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 20,346 | 792 | 3,255 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 8,184 | 601 | 924 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,994 | 95 | 496 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 993 | 3 | 97 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2,975 | 38 | 293 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 3,863 | 67 | 874 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 40 | 0 | 2 |
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Counties Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Map
Hail from the May 16, 2025 storm was mapped across 14 counties in the Springfield, IL region. Macoupin County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 5,253 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 29 cities near Springfield, IL. Springfield, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 13,138 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 16, 2025 Springfield, IL hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 16, 2025 Springfield, IL hail map spans 54 ZIP codes. ZIP 62626 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,341.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 16, 2025 hail map for Springfield, IL currently list 3 public hail reports, 18 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 16, 2025 3:17 PM CT |
1.00 in | Carlinville | IL | Time estimated by radar. |
May 16, 2025 3:17 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 ENE Southern View | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 16, 2025 3:20 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 SW Riverton | IL | Near Camp Butler National Cemetery. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 16, 2025 7:44 PM CT | 2 WNW Decatur | IL | Delayed Report: Several large tree branches were blown down... including one that fell onto a car. Damage was concentrated from Valley View Court to near the intersection of West Division Street and North Woodlawn Avenue. | |
May 16, 2025 2:25 PM CT | 4 SSE Atwater | IL | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 SSE Atwater. A brick outbuilding had its roof taken off and walls collapsed by thunderstorm winds. Report via email. | |
May 16, 2025 2:40 PM CT | Carrollton | IL | Trees and powerlines down. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 16, 2025 2:41 PM CT | Greenfield | IL | Numerous large trees snapped. | |
May 16, 2025 2:55 PM CT | Bunker Hill | IL | 12 inch tree limbs down. Estimated wind speeds of 70 mph. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 16, 2025 3:14 PM CT | 2 S Butler | IL | Trees down near Route 16 and Route 127. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 16, 2025 3:15 PM CT | Taylor Springs | IL | pictures received on X of a few small trees uprooted. Time estimated. | |
May 16, 2025 3:16 PM CT | 1 NNE Southern View | IL | Power poles were broken and power lines were blown down in the Harvard Park neighborhood. | |
May 16, 2025 3:17 PM CT | Carlinville | IL | Tree damage throughout town. | |
May 16, 2025 3:49 PM CT | Shelbyville | IL | Several large tree limbs were blown down. | |
May 16, 2025 4:02 PM CT | Boody | IL | A car lot roof was partially blown off and multiple trees were blown down. | |
May 16, 2025 4:14 PM CT | 2 W Decatur Airport | IL | *** 1 INJ *** A tree fell onto a house on Bayview Drive. One person sustained a head injury. | |
May 16, 2025 4:15 PM CT | Mount Zion | IL | A flag pole was snapped. | |
May 16, 2025 4:15 PM CT | 2 SSE Decatur | IL | Multiple trees were blown down near Lake Decatur. | |
May 16, 2025 4:15 PM CT | 1 NE Decatur | IL | Numerous tree branches and power lines were blown down across Decatur. | |
May 16, 2025 4:46 PM CT | 2 SW Altamont | IL | Tree branches were blown across Route 40 southwest of Altamont. | |
May 16, 2025 4:48 PM CT | 2 E Altamont | IL | A power line was blown down at Route 40 and 500th Street. | |
May 17, 2025 3:28 AM CT | 4 SSE Atwater | IL | A brick outbuilding had its roof taken off and walls collapsed by thunderstorm winds. Report via email. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 16, 2025 Springfield, IL storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Springfield, IL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Springfield, IL region as the May 16, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 27, 2025 through May 15, 2025, 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 May 15, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Springfield, IL
Not sure whether the May 16, 2025 Springfield, IL hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Springfield, IL region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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