Hail Swath Map Preview
The Springfield, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on September 18, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 2 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 15, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Springfield, IL Hail Map
The September 15, 2026 hail swath map for Springfield, IL covers approximately 573 square miles and includes an estimated 32,240 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 285 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 14,691 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 285 sq mi | 13,969 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 207 sq mi | 14,691 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 52 sq mi | 2,019 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 17 sq mi | 1,090 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 3 sq mi | 120 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 7 sq mi | 261 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 1 sq mi | 30 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 2 sq mi | 60 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 15, 2026 hail swath map area for Springfield, IL, HailGeeks estimates 14,694 single-family homes, 1,096 townhomes, and 2,203 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 6,663 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 6,663 | 419 | 724 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 6,215 | 649 | 1,258 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,081 | 18 | 106 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 533 | 5 | 95 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 55 | 1 | 5 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 111 | 3 | 11 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 24 | 1 | 3 |
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Counties Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Map
Hail from the September 15, 2026 storm was mapped across 16 counties in the Springfield, IL region. Tazewell County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 1,997 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 12 cities near Springfield, IL. Bushnell, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 774 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the September 15, 2026 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 September 15, 2026 Springfield, IL hail map spans 43 ZIP codes. ZIP 61747 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 426.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 15, 2026 hail map for Springfield, IL currently list 2 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 15, 2026 5:30 PM CT |
0.88 in | Delavan | IL | Nickel to quarter size hail in Delavan. |
September 15, 2026 5:21 PM CT |
1.00 in | Delavan | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 15, 2026 5:50 PM CT | 4 E Mackinaw | IL | Downed powerlines and damaged grain bin. |
| 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 September 15, 2026 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 September 15, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 15, 2026 through Sep 17, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 17, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Springfield, IL
Not sure whether the September 15, 2026 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the September 15, 2026 Springfield, IL event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the September 15, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Springfield, IL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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