Hail Swath Map Preview
The Springfield, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.25". There are 11 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 6 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 3, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Springfield, IL Hail Map
The May 3, 2021 hail swath map for Springfield, IL covers approximately 1,704 square miles and includes an estimated 73,996 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 562 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 28,777 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 490 sq mi | 26,761 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 562 sq mi | 28,777 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 303 sq mi | 10,773 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 153 sq mi | 3,697 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 103 sq mi | 2,281 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 53 sq mi | 955 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 25 sq mi | 523 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 9 sq mi | 137 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 6 sq mi | 92 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 3, 2021 hail swath map area for Springfield, IL, HailGeeks estimates 38,477 single-family homes, 865 townhomes, and 3,935 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 14,873 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 13,938 | 167 | 2,171 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 14,873 | 375 | 1,232 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5,706 | 228 | 375 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,956 | 64 | 91 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,166 | 30 | 45 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 476 | 1 | 13 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 242 | 0 | 7 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 74 | 0 | 1 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 46 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 3, 2021 Springfield, IL hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Map
Hail from the May 3, 2021 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Springfield, IL region. Menard County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 3,025 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 51 cities near Springfield, IL. Tallula, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 19 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 3, 2021 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 3, 2021 Springfield, IL hail map spans 83 ZIP codes. ZIP 62688 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 410.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 3, 2021 hail map for Springfield, IL currently list 11 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 6 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 3, 2021 4:55 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 SSE Bluff Springs | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2021 5:04 PM CT |
1.50 in | Virginia | IL | RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA. DAMAGE TO CARS. |
May 3, 2021 5:15 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 WSW Newmansville | IL | RELAYED BY ASHLAND FIRE. |
May 3, 2021 5:32 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 S Petersburg | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2021 6:55 PM CT |
1.50 in | Farmersville | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2021 7:18 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 S Macon | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2021 7:28 PM CT |
2.00 in | 5 WSW Rosamond | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2021 7:31 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 NW Wenonah | IL | QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL. |
May 3, 2021 7:33 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 NNE Wenonah | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2021 7:35 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 WNW Wenonah | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2021 7:45 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 ENE Ohlman | IL | VIA TWITTER WITH PICTURE. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 3, 2021 5:32 PM CT | 3 S Petersburg | IL | POWER POLES BLOWN DOWN INTO FIELD. | |
May 3, 2021 6:12 PM CT | 3 N Dawson | IL | POWER POLES DOWNED. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 3, 2021 4:57 PM CT | UNK | 3 ENE Arenzville | IL | DELAYED REPORT FOR MAY 3: BASED ON A VIDEO FROM A STORM CHASER... A TORNADO OCCURRED MAINLY IN FIELDS ALONG CRUM ROAD. THE TORNADO CROSSED CRUM ROAD AND LASTED 2-3 MINUTES. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DAMAGE TO THE NEARBY FARMSTEADS. |
May 3, 2021 5:05 PM CT | UNK | 3 S Virginia | IL | ON GROUND IN OPEN FIELD. DIME SIZED HAIL. |
May 3, 2021 5:27 PM CT | UNK | 2 WNW Pleasant Plains | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2021 5:27 PM CT | UNK | 2 WNW Pleasant Plains | IL | CORRECTION TO PREVIOUS REPORT OF TORNADO 3 N ASHLAND. |
May 3, 2021 6:10 PM CT | UNK | 1 ESE Dawson | IL | BRIEF TOUCHDOWN NEAR I-72. |
May 3, 2021 6:14 PM CT | UNK | 1 NW Mechanicsburg | IL | CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 NW MECHANICSBURG. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 3, 2021 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 2 more hail maps with reports from the same Springfield, IL region as the May 3, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Nov 29, 2020 through Mar 27, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Mar 27, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Springfield, IL
Not sure whether the May 3, 2021 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 May 3, 2021 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 May 3, 2021 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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