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Hail Map with Reports for Springfield, IL

View the free hail map with reports for Springfield, IL from May 6, 2023. This event is marked as Complete, with a Moderate storm impact level and a Moderate Event Inspection Score.

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Moderate
Event Inspection Score
Moderate
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
May 6, 2023
Event Date
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Hail Swath Map Preview

The Springfield, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 1 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 6, 2023 event.

Region: Springfield, IL
May 6, 2023 Hail swath map preview for Springfield, IL on May 6, 2023
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Max Hail
1.75"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
1
Largest report: 1.00"
Public Wind Reports
0
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Springfield, IL Hail Map

The May 6, 2023 hail swath map for Springfield, IL covers approximately 4,046 square miles and includes an estimated 146,001 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,866 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 57,294 people.

Mapped Impact Area
4,046 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
146,001
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"1,134 sq mi37,713
0.50-0.75"1,866 sq mi57,294
0.75-1.00"657 sq mi31,299
1.00-1.25"275 sq mi17,260
1.25-1.50"99 sq mi2,264
1.50-1.75"14 sq mi152
1.75-2.00"3 sq mi19

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Swath Map

Inside the May 6, 2023 hail swath map area for Springfield, IL, HailGeeks estimates 68,140 single-family homes, 2,049 townhomes, and 15,092 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 26,475 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
68,140
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
2,049
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Multifamily Properties
15,092
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"17,7874123,412
0.50-0.75"26,4757165,176
0.75-1.00"14,6596473,387
1.00-1.25"7,8352393,047
1.25-1.50"1,2663267
1.50-1.75"10232
1.75-2.00"1601

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Map

Hail from the May 6, 2023 storm was mapped across 29 counties in the Springfield, IL region. Macoupin County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 6,936 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 85 cities near Springfield, IL. Twin Grove, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 184 single-family homes exposed.

Twin GroveIL
184 homes in the hail path
DorchesterIL
5 homes in the hail path
BloomingtonIL
12K homes in the hail path
LitchfieldIL
2K homes in the hail path
HillsboroIL
1K homes in the hail path
BenldIL
919 homes in the hail path
BushnellIL
774 homes in the hail path
GillespieIL
744 homes in the hail path
Le RoyIL
483 homes in the hail path
South PekinIL
409 homes in the hail path
CarrolltonIL
114 homes in the hail path
Mount ClareIL
57 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 85 cities

City cards show where the May 6, 2023 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

ZIP Codes Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the May 6, 2023 Springfield, IL hail map spans 150 ZIP codes. ZIP 62033 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,867.

62033Gillespie, IL
2K homes in the hail path
61705Bloomington, IL
2K homes in the hail path
61774Stanford, IL
277 homes in the hail path
62027Eldred, IL
211 homes in the hail path
62053Kampsville, IL
104 homes in the hail path
61732Danvers, IL
99 homes in the hail path
62014Bunker Hill, IL
12 homes in the hail path
61752Le Roy, IL
1K homes in the hail path
62016Carrollton, IL
1K homes in the hail path
61520Canton, IL
878 homes in the hail path
61427Cuba, IL
870 homes in the hail path
62627Chandlerville, IL
598 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 150 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the May 6, 2023 hail map for Springfield, IL currently list 1 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
May 6, 2023
12:07 PM CT
1.00 in Kampsville IL

No National Weather Service description provided.

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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 6, 2023 Springfield, IL storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

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 6, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jan 3, 2023 through Apr 20, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.50", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 20, 2023.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Springfield, IL

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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 6, 2023 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.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the May 6, 2023 Springfield, IL hail event.

How big was the hail in Springfield, IL on May 6, 2023?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.75" in the Springfield, IL area on May 6, 2023.
How accurate is this Springfield, IL hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the May 6, 2023 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Moderate mean?
For this Springfield, IL event, the Event Inspection Score is Moderate. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Springfield, IL hail area?
An estimated 146,001 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 4,046 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the May 6, 2023 Springfield, IL event, public storm report tables currently list 1 hail reports, 0 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Springfield, IL hail map for my business or content?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 28, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Springfield, IL area — what should I do?
If your address falls inside a mapped hail band from the May 6, 2023 storm event, check a free Hail Report by Address for an address-level first look. You can also ask a qualified local pro whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense.
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