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 1.50". There are 1 public hail reports, 27 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 12, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Springfield, IL Hail Map
The August 12, 2021 hail swath map for Springfield, IL covers approximately 2,895 square miles and includes an estimated 136,438 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,206 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 53,040 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 946 sq mi | 42,188 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,206 sq mi | 53,040 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 501 sq mi | 26,490 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 185 sq mi | 9,817 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 53 sq mi | 4,859 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 5 sq mi | 44 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 12, 2021 hail swath map area for Springfield, IL, HailGeeks estimates 67,676 single-family homes, 2,316 townhomes, and 14,772 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 25,726 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 20,496 | 554 | 4,268 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 25,726 | 1,060 | 6,839 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 12,648 | 519 | 2,172 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 6,079 | 158 | 741 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2,708 | 25 | 752 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 19 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Map
Hail from the August 12, 2021 storm was mapped across 27 counties in the Springfield, IL region. Christian County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 3,707 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 80 cities near Springfield, IL. Springfield, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 12,137 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 12, 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 August 12, 2021 Springfield, IL hail map spans 146 ZIP codes. ZIP 62550 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 737.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 12, 2021 hail map for Springfield, IL currently list 1 public hail reports, 27 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 12, 2021 5:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | Meredosia | IL | PENNY TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 12, 2021 2:39 PM CT | Sherman | IL | 2 TO 3 INCH TREE LIMBS DOWN - TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
August 12, 2021 2:40 PM CT | Jerome | IL | TREES DOWN ON ISLES AND LEONARD RD AS WELL AS LEONARD AND REED. | |
August 12, 2021 2:44 PM CT | 1 ENE Southern View | IL | TREE LIMB DOWN ON NORTH SIDE OF INTERSTATE. | |
August 12, 2021 2:44 PM CT | 1 NNE Grandview | IL | TREE LIMB DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
August 12, 2021 2:45 PM CT | Athens | IL | REPORT OF TREES DOWN. | |
August 12, 2021 2:47 PM CT | 1 S Riverton | IL | 16 IN DIAMETER HEALTHY TREE SNAPPED. SEVERAL BRANCHES DOWN IN THE SAME AREA AS WELL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
August 12, 2021 2:47 PM CT | 1 S Springfield | IL | 16 IN DIAMETER HEALTHY TREE SNAPPED. SEVERAL BRANCHES DOWN IN THE SAME AREA AS WELL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
August 12, 2021 2:48 PM CT | 2 NW Grandview | IL | POWER POLE SNAPPED AND TENTS DAMAGED AT STATE FAIRGROUNDS | |
August 12, 2021 2:48 PM CT | 2 ESE Chatham | IL | REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF. | |
August 12, 2021 2:48 PM CT | 3 E Chatham | IL | LARGE TREE DOWN IN BRIDGEVIEW PARK. | |
August 12, 2021 2:48 PM CT | 3 S Southern View | IL | LARGE TREE SPLIT AND BLOWN DOWN SOUTH OF TORONTO RD ON NORTH COTTON HILL RD. | |
August 12, 2021 3:01 PM CT | 1 E Grandview | IL | POWER OUTAGES REPORTED. | |
August 12, 2021 3:06 PM CT | Riverton | IL | TREES UPROOTED... EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE. | |
August 12, 2021 3:10 PM CT | 1 E Taylorville | IL | LARGE LIMBS UP TO 3 IN DOWN SOME OF WHICH THAT HAVE FALLEN ON HOUSES AND VEHICLES. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
August 12, 2021 3:10 PM CT | Stonington | IL | A FEW TREES BROKEN IN TWO... SEVERAL LIMBS DOWN. WEATHER STATION RECORDED GUSTS OF 50 TO 75 MPH. | |
August 12, 2021 3:15 PM CT | 1 NW Taylorville | IL | BRANCHES DOWN NORTH SILVER ST 800 BLOCK BLOCKING ROAD. | |
August 12, 2021 3:27 PM CT | 3 E Chatham | IL | SEVERAL LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN AND POWER OUTAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
August 12, 2021 3:30 PM CT | Nokomis | IL | SEVERAL TREES DAMAGED. | |
August 12, 2021 3:38 PM CT | Tower Hill | IL | FIRE DEPARTMENT DAMAGED... METAL ROOF BLOWN OFF A CHURCH... AND A TREE DOWN ON A CAR. | |
August 12, 2021 3:48 PM CT | 1 E Sherman | IL | VERY LARGE TREE ESTIMATED 3 FT DIAMETER REPORTED BROKEN AT THE BASE. SEVERAL 2 TO 3 IN TREE LIMBS REPORTED AS WELL. | |
August 12, 2021 3:50 PM CT | Shelbyville | IL | POWER POLE KNOCKED DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
August 12, 2021 2:48 PM CT | 60 mph | 2 NW Grandview | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 12, 2021 3:10 PM CT | 58 mph | Taylorville | IL | PERSONAL WEATHER STATION READ 58 MPH BEFORE EQUIPMENT OUTAGE |
August 12, 2021 3:10 PM CT | 58 mph | Taylorville | IL | PERSONAL WEATHER EQUIPMENT READ 58 MPH BEFORE FAILING. |
August 12, 2021 3:16 PM CT | 70 mph | Taylorville Airport | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 12, 2021 3:20 PM CT | 70 mph | Taylorville | IL | TRAINED SPOTTER ESTIMATED 70-75 MPH WINDS. |
August 12, 2021 3:20 PM CT | 70 mph | Taylorville | IL | TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED 70-75 MPH WIND GUSTS. |
| 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 August 12, 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 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Springfield, IL region as the August 12, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 9, 2021 through Aug 11, 2021, 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 Aug 11, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Springfield, IL
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