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 2.25". There are 15 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 14, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Springfield, IL Hail Map
The May 14, 2023 hail swath map for Springfield, IL covers approximately 626 square miles and includes an estimated 57,296 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 195 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 20,348 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 182 sq mi | 13,840 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 195 sq mi | 20,348 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 104 sq mi | 7,769 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 62 sq mi | 5,602 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 30 sq mi | 2,409 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 32 sq mi | 5,642 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 9 sq mi | 501 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 7 sq mi | 644 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 4 sq mi | 541 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 14, 2023 hail swath map area for Springfield, IL, HailGeeks estimates 25,442 single-family homes, 2,849 townhomes, and 6,106 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 7,902 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 6,529 | 741 | 1,493 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 7,902 | 1,476 | 2,967 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,822 | 125 | 683 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,640 | 188 | 470 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,080 | 58 | 214 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2,621 | 257 | 268 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 251 | 1 | 11 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 323 | 2 | 0 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 274 | 1 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 14, 2023 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 14, 2023 storm was mapped across 11 counties in the Springfield, IL region. Sangamon County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 18,697 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 18 cities near Springfield, IL. Springfield, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 8,531 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 14, 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 Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 14, 2023 Springfield, IL hail map spans 37 ZIP codes. ZIP 62629 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,566.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 14, 2023 hail map for Springfield, IL currently list 15 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 14, 2023 4:18 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SW Chatham | IL | REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.). |
May 14, 2023 4:20 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 E Chatham | IL | REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.). |
May 14, 2023 4:22 PM CT |
1.25 in | Chatham | IL | QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL AND GUSTY WINDS. SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT VIA TWITTER. |
May 14, 2023 4:36 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 N Glenarm | IL | REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.). |
May 14, 2023 4:42 PM CT |
1.50 in | Pawnee | IL | . |
May 14, 2023 5:13 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 N Harvel | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 14, 2023 5:15 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 N Harvel | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 14, 2023 5:25 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 NE Harvel | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 14, 2023 5:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | Nokomis | IL | TIME ESTIMATE FROM RADAR. |
May 14, 2023 5:32 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 NE Harvel | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 14, 2023 6:49 PM CT |
1.50 in | Divernon | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 14, 2023 7:04 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 E White Oak | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 14, 2023 7:28 PM CT |
1.75 in | 5 SSE White Oak | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 14, 2023 7:37 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 SW Morrisonville | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 14, 2023 7:40 PM CT |
1.00 in | Litchfield | IL | TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. MOSTLY PENNY AND NICKEL SIZED HAIL... BUT A FEW QUARTER SIZED PIECES. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 14, 2023 4:18 PM CT | 2 E Chatham | IL | REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN. | |
May 14, 2023 4:39 PM CT | 1 W Pawnee | IL | TWO POWER POLES LEANING TO THE SOUTH. | |
May 14, 2023 4:40 PM CT | Pawnee | IL | COUPLE LARGE POWER POLES AND LINES LEANING ON ROUTE 104 NEAR PAWNEE. | |
May 14, 2023 4:40 PM CT | 1 W Pawnee | IL | REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN. |
| 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 May 14, 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 in the Springfield, IL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Springfield, IL region as the May 14, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 15, 2023 through May 13, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.25", and the most recent map shown is from May 13, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Springfield, IL
Not sure whether the May 14, 2023 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 14, 2023 Springfield, IL event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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