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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Springfield, IL

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Springfield, IL from May 13, 1957 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 62701 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
76
Wind Reports
145
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Springfield, IL · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Springfield, IL

30 reports
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0.88″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
5:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Springfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
2:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Springfield, IL
1.25″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
1:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Springfield, IL
1.50″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
1:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Springfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
1:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Springfield, IL
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2025
7:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Springfield, IL
1.50″ hail
May 20, 2025
7:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Ping pong sized hail near interchange of Highway 97 and Highway 4.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Capital Airport, IL
1.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
8:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail on North Grand in Springfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: Springfield, IL
2.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Egg size hail at 3100 block Piper rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: Springfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
8:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail at 2801 N 5th Street in Springfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: Springfield, IL
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2023
9:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Glenarm, IL
1.00″ hail
Sep 4, 2017
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT LAKE SPRINGFIELD. RELAYED BY SANGAMON CO. EMA
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Springfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2017
11:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Springfield, IL
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2015
6:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.74 WNW Springfield, IL
0.88″ hail
Jun 28, 2015
5:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 E Toronto, IL
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Springfield, IL

30 reports
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61 mph
Jul 4, 2026
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KSPI Spfld Capital AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: Capital Airport, IL
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near 97/125 junction in Springfield. Relayed via broadcast media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Capital Airport, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down at Chatham road at Seven Pines... Jefferson at First St... Livingston and Cook st... 5th and Sangamon.
NWS Wind Report Location: Springfield, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
4:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole blown down with tree branches on North 5th street in Springfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Springfield, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
4:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Part of a metal building had its roof collapsed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Clear Lake, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power poles and lines blown down at 8th street and Taintor Raod on north side of IL State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Capital Airport, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
4:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power poles down on Taintor Rd along the north edge of the state fairgrounds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Capital Airport, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
4:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Debris from a metal building blown on both sides of highway 29 at the airport entrance.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Capital Airport, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo shows part of a large tree blown down onto the hood of a car near the Abraham Lincoln Historical Home. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Springfield, IL
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: large portion of a tree broken off at Comer Cox Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Springfield, IL
68 mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Capital Airport, IL
60 mph
Jun 12, 2026
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Springfield, IL
UNK mph
Sep 22, 2025
12:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages reported in Springfield at Illes Park... Harvard Park... Skyline Heights.
NWS Wind Report Location: Springfield, IL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
12:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of power lines down in several spots across Springfield with additional reports of tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Springfield, IL
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
12:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple 2 diameter tree branches down at intersection of Piper Rd and Vincent St. One 4-6 diameter branch down on West St...just south of Vincent St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Springfield, IL
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Springfield, IL

14 reports
UNK category
Jun 13, 2026
4:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1... max wind speed 110 mph... path length 20.25 miles... max width 250 yards. The Springfield to Mechanicsburg tornado started at the Springfield airport where it lofted 6...000-lb storage sheds and rolled an enclosed trailer. Some of the most significant damage was at the Animal Protective League animal shelter on Taintor Road. The tornado continued east-southeast... producing tree and building damage around Camp Butler and continuing east-southeast through Mechanicsburg before ending. Some of the more significant damage in Mechanicsburg was tree and power pole damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Capital Airport, IL
UNK category
Jun 13, 2026
4:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 1 E Capital Airport. EF-1... max wind speed 110 mph... path length 24.14 miles... max width 250 yards. The tornado began about 3 mile west of Springfield Capital Airport where it lofted 6...000-lb aircraft hangars and rolled an enclosed trailer. Some of the most significant damage was at the Animal Protective League animal shelter on Taintor Road. The tornado continued east-southeast... producing tree and building damage around Camp Butler and through Mechanicsburg... damaging several farm outbuildings and trees along its path. It ended about 5 miles east of Mechanicsburg just north of the Sangamon River.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Capital Airport, IL
EF1 category
Aug 19, 2009
2:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down 6 miles south-southeast of Springfield on the west banks of Lake Springfield at 217 PM CST. The tornado then crossed the lake and continued northeastward just southeast of Rochester before lifting 2 miles south-southeast of Mechanicsburg at 237 PM CST. Several large trees were snapped off along the west shore of Lake Springfield as the tornado first touched down. Numerous trees and tree branches were knocked down further east along the path of the storm, with a few structures damaged by falling limbs, including the Lake Springfield Yacht Club. In addition, widespread crop damage was observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.92 SSE Toronto, IL
F1 category
Apr 2, 2006
5:06 PM CST
Tornado report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado caused damage to the roof of the Illinois Department of Transportation building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Springfield, IL
F1 category
Apr 2, 2006
4:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado caused minor roof and structural damage to several businesses on the southwest side of Springfield.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Springfield, IL
F2 category
Mar 12, 2006
8:24 PM CST
Tornado report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down about 1/4 mile north of the Bunn Park golf course, and tracked to the northeast. The strongest damage was bounded by 15th Street, Cornell Avenue, South Grand Avenue, and Pope Avenue. Several homes had roofs torn off, with extensive damage to power poles and lines, along with numerous downed trees. The tornado continued to track northeast across Old Rochester Road, Singer Avenue, and Cook Street from White City Blvd. to a block east of Dirksen Parkway. The tornado crossed I-55 at the Clear Lake Avenue interchange, and overturned a semi truck. This tornado dissipated near Old Route 36, about 3/4 mile southwest of the Village of Clear Lake.No injuries or fatalities were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Springfield, IL
F0 category
Jun 20, 2000
6:44 PM CST
Tornado report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown occurred on the north side of Springfield. Four homes sustained minor damage to windows, roofs, siding and garages. Several large trees were destroyed. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Springfield Arpt, IL
F0 category
Jun 29, 1998
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An off-duty police officer witnessed a tornado briefly touch down and pull a large tree out of the ground in the Huntington Heights subdivision 7 miles south of Springfield. No structural damage or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Springfield, IL
F1 category
Jun 2, 1990
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
Jul 14, 1985
11:44 PM CST
Tornado report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
Aug 6, 1977
3:51 PM CST
Tornado report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F0 category
Jun 16, 1973
9:58 PM CDT
Tornado report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F4 category
Jun 14, 1957
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
F1 category
May 13, 1957
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Springfield, IL
Sangamon County · 67,688 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IL
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Springfield, IL area census snapshot

People & households
Population113,714
Households50,803
Housing units57,220
Income
Median household income$65,537
$100k+ households35.5%
$150k+ households14.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached37,305
Attached single-family3,703
Small multifamily7,745
Large multifamily6,525
Mobile homes1,942
Housing mix
Single-family share65.2%
Attached-home share6.5%
Multifamily share24.9%
Mobile-home share3.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied32,232
Renter-occupied18,571
Vacant units6,417
Home value & age
Median home value$155,200
Owner homes $300k+15.2%
Owner homes $500k+3.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1971
Older-home share66.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars45,817
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Springfield have on record?

Our records show 76 hail, 145 wind, and 14 tornado reports in and near Springfield, IL, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Springfield?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Springfield, IL is 2.50″. It was reported near Springfield, IL on April 3, 1974.

A storm report showed up near my home in Springfield — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Springfield and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Springfield — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Springfield address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Springfield — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Springfield address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Springfield — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Springfield, IL, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Springfield, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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