Milford, IL hail — 27 Jul 2026 recap

Storm date 27 Jul 2026 (CDT). 2 reports ≥1.25 in near town. Max 2.50 in (tennis ball). Heading/path: SSE.

On 27 Jul 2026, thunderstorms produced hail up to 2.50 in (tennis ball) at Milford, IL. 2 hail reports of 1.25 in or larger were logged near Milford centroid, at 5:51 p.m. CDT and 6:00 p.m. CDT. Hail fell on or next to the town street grid (SSE of the town centroid; in/near the town grid). Largest: 2.50 in at 1 SSE Milford (6:00 p.m. CDT); 1.25 in at Milford (5:51 p.m. CDT). This meets HailDataHub in-town qualify (2+ stones ≥1.25 in near the place centroid), not a rural offset or a single-report pin. Storm motion from the timed reports was toward the SSE. Chasers and PDR/roof crews tracking the swath would treat Milford as an in-town hit. Population is 1,052. Not a damage certificate. Not insurance.

Town

Population: 1,052 (MOE ±153) — Milford, IL.

Median household income: $46,827 (MOE ±9,973).

Primary industry / how people make a living (ACS employment by industry): Educational services, health care, and social assistance (23%); Manufacturing (17%).

Median age: 41.8 (MOE ±3.9).