Hail Swath Map Preview
The Champaign, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 1 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 7, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Champaign, IL Hail Map
The September 7, 2021 hail swath map for Champaign, IL covers approximately 2,692 square miles and includes an estimated 102,703 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,141 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 54,026 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,041 sq mi | 54,026 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,141 sq mi | 36,665 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 373 sq mi | 8,021 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 87 sq mi | 2,217 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 29 sq mi | 738 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 14 sq mi | 932 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 7 sq mi | 104 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Champaign, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 7, 2021 hail swath map area for Champaign, IL, HailGeeks estimates 46,809 single-family homes, 1,947 townhomes, and 7,171 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 25,050 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 25,050 | 1,215 | 4,173 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 16,248 | 581 | 2,316 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,683 | 65 | 568 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,056 | 57 | 80 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 310 | 18 | 20 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 414 | 7 | 12 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 48 | 4 | 2 |
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Counties Inside the Champaign, IL Hail Map
Hail from the September 7, 2021 storm was mapped across 15 counties in the Champaign, IL region. McLean County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 6,296 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Champaign, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 53 cities near Champaign, IL. Colfax, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 272 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the September 7, 2021 Champaign, 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 Champaign, IL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the September 7, 2021 Champaign, IL hail map spans 88 ZIP codes. ZIP 61726 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,155.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 7, 2021 hail map for Champaign, IL currently list 1 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 7, 2021 5:15 PM CT |
1.75 in | Colfax | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 7, 2021 4:18 PM CT | 2 WSW Flanagan | IL | LARGE METAL OUTBUILDING COLLAPSED. RELAYED BY WMBD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
September 7, 2021 4:20 PM CT | Flanagan | IL | LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWNED IN FLANAGAN. RELAYED BY WMBD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
September 7, 2021 5:05 PM CT | Colfax | IL | LARGE HEALTHY TREE ABOUT 2 FT DIAMTER DOWN NEAR FIFER ST AND HYATT ST. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
September 7, 2021 5:05 PM CT | Colfax | IL | SEVERAL LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN ON POWER LINES. DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
September 7, 2021 5:35 PM CT | Gibson City | IL | WIDESPREAD TREE AND POWER LINE DAMAGE... HOSPITAL ROOF DAMAGED... AND BASEBALL DUGOUT DESTROYED IN GIBSON CITY. | |
September 7, 2021 6:03 PM CT | 2 ENE Rantoul | IL | A COUPLE POWER LINES DOWN BETWEEN RANTOUL AND GIFFORD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
September 7, 2021 8:35 PM CT | 64 mph | Coles County Airport | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| 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 7, 2021 Champaign, 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 Champaign, IL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Champaign, IL region as the September 7, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 12, 2021 through Sep 5, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 5, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Champaign, IL
Not sure whether the September 7, 2021 Champaign, 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 Champaign, 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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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the September 7, 2021 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Champaign, IL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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