Hail Swath Map Preview
The Springfield, IL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.75". There are 15 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 4 nearby tornado reports listed for the March 14, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Springfield, IL Hail Map
The March 14, 2024 hail swath map for Springfield, IL covers approximately 1,900 square miles and includes an estimated 65,264 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 624 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 21,583 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 434 sq mi | 21,583 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 624 sq mi | 15,617 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 344 sq mi | 8,855 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 224 sq mi | 9,997 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 118 sq mi | 3,655 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 82 sq mi | 2,513 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 40 sq mi | 2,561 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 17 sq mi | 308 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 5 sq mi | 92 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 9 sq mi | 70 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 2 sq mi | 13 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Swath Map
Inside the March 14, 2024 hail swath map area for Springfield, IL, HailGeeks estimates 33,948 single-family homes, 944 townhomes, and 4,363 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 11,111 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 11,111 | 509 | 1,607 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 8,415 | 158 | 712 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4,585 | 79 | 462 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 5,881 | 146 | 1,071 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,265 | 9 | 71 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 1,123 | 21 | 125 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 1,249 | 22 | 296 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 212 | 0 | 14 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 62 | 0 | 4 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 8 | 0 | 1 |
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Counties Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Map
Hail from the March 14, 2024 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Springfield, IL region. Macoupin County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.75" with roughly 956 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Springfield, IL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 49 cities near Springfield, IL. Hillsboro, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 1,400 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the March 14, 2024 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 March 14, 2024 Springfield, IL hail map spans 72 ZIP codes. ZIP 62626 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 412.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the March 14, 2024 hail map for Springfield, IL currently list 15 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 4 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 14, 2024 11:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | Elkhart | IL | Relayed via WCIA-TV. |
March 14, 2024 4:04 PM CT |
1.75 in | Winchester | IL | Scott Co EMA called to report golf ball sized hail in Winchester. |
March 14, 2024 4:17 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 E Murrayville | IL | delayed report. |
March 14, 2024 4:21 PM CT |
1.75 in | Murrayville | IL | Morgan Co reported golfball sized hail in Murrayville. |
March 14, 2024 4:23 PM CT |
4.00 in | Nortonville | IL | broadcast media posted a picture of very large hailstones ranging from 3 to 4 inches. |
March 14, 2024 4:37 PM CT |
1.00 in | Franklin | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
March 14, 2024 5:04 PM CT |
1.00 in | Pawnee | IL | photo of quarter size hail sent via social media. Time estimated from radar. |
March 14, 2024 5:24 PM CT |
1.25 in | Taylorville | IL | Measured half dollar hail east side of Taylorville from a trained spotter. |
March 14, 2024 5:32 PM CT |
1.25 in | 5 NW Assumption | IL | relayed via social media post. |
March 14, 2024 5:36 PM CT |
1.75 in | Coffeen | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
March 14, 2024 5:49 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 NE Litchfield | IL | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
March 14, 2024 5:50 PM CT |
2.00 in | Litchfield | IL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
March 14, 2024 5:53 PM CT |
1.50 in | Ramsey | IL | Delayed report. |
March 14, 2024 5:55 PM CT |
1.25 in | Oconee | IL | Delayed report from WCIA broadcast meteorologist of half dollar hail in Oconee. |
March 14, 2024 6:33 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 N Irving | IL | Delayed report. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 14, 2024 7:20 AM CT | 1 N Mcclusky | IL | Numerous 18 to 24 inch diameter pine trees stripped of branches and snapped near their tops. Large tree branch snapped near base. | |
March 14, 2024 7:31 AM CT | 3 NNW Otterville | IL | Roof of machine shed blown off and damage to rafters underneath. | |
March 14, 2024 7:45 AM CT | 1 S Medora | IL | Illinois State Highway Patrol reported multiple road blockages due to downed power lines just south of Medora along Illinois Highway 267 and Illinois Highway 111. Time of occurrence estimated from NWS Lincoln radar. | |
March 14, 2024 8:16 AM CT | Waggoner | IL | Multiple semi-trucks were blown over along I-55 northbound between Litchfield and Farmersville. Time and exact location estimated from NWS Lincoln radar. | |
March 14, 2024 5:15 PM CT | Kincaid | IL | social media photo of a large tree branch down. time estimated from radar. | |
March 14, 2024 5:55 PM CT | Findlay | IL | relayed via broadcast media. photos of a small outbuilding/shed flipped over and a pine tree broken at the trunk. time estimated from radar. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 14, 2024 7:28 AM CT | UNK | 3 ESE Fieldon | IL | Corrects date of previous tornado report from 3 ESE Fieldon. A weak EF-0 tornado was surveyed in central Jersey County... IL south of Jersey. Damage to trees... siding... and roofs was observed. The width of the tornado was 100 yards... with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. |
March 14, 2024 7:44 AM CT | UNK | 2 SW Fidelity | IL | An EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 85 mph and a width of 75 yards was surveyed south of Fidelity... IL. The tornado touched down southwest of Fidelity in Jersey County... lasting for 4 minutes before lifting southeast of Fidelity in Macoupin County... IL. Damage was confined to tree limbs and small uprooted trees... roof siding... outbuildings... and grain silos. |
March 14, 2024 7:46 AM CT | UNK | 2 NNW Brighton | IL | A brief EF-0 tornado touched down north of Brighton... IL in Jersey County... IL. The tornado crossed the Jersey/Macoupin County line... lifting two minutes later. Maximum winds are estimated at 85mph with a track width of 100 yards. |
March 14, 2024 7:58 AM CT | UNK | 5 SW Carlinville | IL | An EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 80 mph and a maximum width of 100 yards was surveyed. The tornado touched down 5 miles southwest of Carlinville... IL along Shipman Road and traveled east-southeast for approximately 2 minutes before lifting near Stagecoach Road. Damage included a farm outbuilding... several trees and shingle damage to a residence. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the March 14, 2024 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 March 14, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 25, 2023 through Mar 13, 2024, 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 Mar 13, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Springfield, IL
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