Brown County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Brown County, Illinois? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 5 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 5 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jun 17, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois and central, east central, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A machine shed was heavily damaged in the bottoms near the Illinois River. Time estimated from radar. (LSX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 NE Chambersburg SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until noon CDT today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph turning to the northwest behind a cold front with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until noon CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Brown County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was on Jun 17, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 5 severe weather events in Brown County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Brown County recently?
No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Brown County.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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