Clay County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Clay County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 4 tornado reports among 18 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 4 hail reports with hail up to 1.5" and 10 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 26, 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.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Several large tree branches were blown down... including one that fell onto a trailer. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown Xenia SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Numerous tree limbs down and one power pole down in town. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown Flora SPC verified report
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 118 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bible Grove, or 14 miles south of Effingham, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Bible Grove and Hord.”
- Hail 0.88" Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 21, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 60 mph, 4 tornado reports
“EF1... max wind 100 mph... path length 4.58 miles... max width 200 yards The tornado was observed 2 miles south-southwest of Louisville just south of Grover Creek Ln. T (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 SSW Louisville SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 NW Oskaloosa SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 3 W Ingraham SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado Louisville SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 2 WNW Xenia SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 SE Xenia SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 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 Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Estimated 60 mph at Highway 50 and Boxwood Road. (ILX)”
- Wind 60 mph 2 WNW Xenia SPC verified report
Sunday, May 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.5"
“At 1020 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Edgewood, or 16 miles southwest of Effingham, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 1.5" Bible Grove SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 26, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Xenia. Limb over the road. (ILX)”
“Tree on apartments. Injuries unknown. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown Xenia SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Louisville SPC verified report
Sunday, April 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Moderately strong winds out of the south to southwest will continue late this evening into the overnight hours. Expect a few sporadic gusts of 40 to 50 mph with more frequent gusts of 25 to 40 mph. These winds can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. 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.”
“Light snow continues to fall across portions of central and southeast Illinois this morning. Winds gusting to around 45 to 50 mph at times is resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Visibility may be reduced to a quarter mile or less at times. Use caution if traveling this morning and be alert to slippery roads along with low or rapidly changing visibility.”
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Clay County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was on Jul 26, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 18 severe weather events in Clay County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Clay County recently?
Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.5" recorded.
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