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Hail dates in Effingham County, Illinois
The National Weather Service has recorded hail in Effingham County on 15 days since 2016 (27 separate reports, 20 of them quarter-size or larger). The largest stone on record was 2.50" (tennis ball) on February 19, 2026; the most recent hail was March 22, 2026. Every row below is an official NWS record. Check hail at your exact address, free →
Every hail day in Effingham County since 2016
One row per day the NWS logged hail somewhere in the county. The narrative names the town; the free check below narrows it to your address.
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | NWS narrative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-22 | 1.00" (quarter) | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-19 | 2.50" (tennis ball) | 5 | — |
| 2025-10-18 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-20 | 1.00" (quarter) | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-16 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 1 | — |
| 2025-03-14 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 2 | Hail lasted for approximately five minutes and partially covered the road. |
| 2023-08-06 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 3 | — |
| 2022-08-01 | 1.25" (half dollar) | 2 | — |
| 2019-05-29 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
| 2019-04-18 | 0.88" (nickel) | 1 | — |
| 2018-06-11 | 1.00" (quarter) | 1 | — |
| 2018-05-27 | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 2 | — |
| 2016-10-19 | 1.00" (quarter) | 4 | — |
| 2016-05-07 | 0.88" (nickel) | 1 | — |
| 2016-04-27 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
Hail days by year
| Year | Hail days | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6 | 2.50" (tennis ball) |
| 2025 | 4 | 5 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 1.25" (half dollar) |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 0.88" (nickel) |
| 2018 | 2 | 3 | 1.50" (ping pong ball) |
| 2016 | 3 | 6 | 1.00" (quarter) |
Damaging wind in Effingham County
Thunderstorm wind of 58 mph or more (the NWS severe threshold), 75 reports since 2016, strongest 81 mph. 11 tornadoes recorded in the county in the same period. Wind and tornado records are included in the extended report.
| Date | Peak gust | Reports | NWS narrative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-02 | 81 mph | 8 | The roofs of two apartment buildings were torn off. |
| 2025-06-18 | 70 mph | 4 | Large branches, trees, and power lines were blown down in the town of Altamont. |
| 2024-05-07 | 70 mph | 5 | A large tree limb crashed through the roof of a home. |
| 2023-06-29 | 70 mph | 1 | A large tree limb was blown down, causing roof damage. |
| 2022-06-17 | 70 mph | 4 | Numerous large trees and tree branches were blown down around Altamont. Some vehicle damage was reported due to falling branches. A gar… |
| 2020-04-08 | 70 mph | 2 | A large tree branch was blown down, damaging a chain link fence. |
| 2018-05-31 | 70 mph | 3 | An 8-inch diameter limb was ripped off a tree. |
| 2017-06-18 | 70 mph | 2 | Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Mason. Two semi trailers were blown over. |
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Questions
What date did hail last hit Effingham County?
March 22, 2026, per the NWS Storm Events record. The largest since 2016 was 2.50" (tennis ball) on February 19, 2026.
Does a county record prove hail at my house?
No. NWS records are point and path observations. The absence of a nearby report does NOT prove that no hail fell at this address — it means no observation was logged nearby. A report of nearby hail documents the event; it does not by itself prove damage to a specific structure. The free check above shows what was recorded near your specific address, with distances.
Nearby counties
Clay County, IL (27 mi) · Coles County, IL (35 mi) · Moultrie County, IL (40 mi) · Douglas County, IL (50 mi) · Christian County, IL (50 mi) · Montgomery County, IL (53 mi) · Macon County, IL (55 mi) · Knox County, IN (66 mi)
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