De Witt County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
De Witt County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 5 tornado reports among 51 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 8 hail reports with hail up to 0.75" and 38 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 19, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
De Witt County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across De Witt County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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Storm log — the official record, day by day
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, August 19, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 905 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Beason, or 9 miles west of Clinton, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Clinton, Wapella, Kenney, De Witt, Clinton Power Station, Weldon Springs State Park, Lane, Midland City, and Hallsville.”
“Large branch (unknown size) blocking road at E Benjamin and Fuller street. (ILX)”
- Wind 50 mph De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Kenney SPC verified report
Saturday, August 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 429 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near San Jose to near Alexander. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, August 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree blocking roadway on W. White St. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown Clinton SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Several large trees and tree limbs snapped off. Time estimated by radar. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown 7 ESE Heyworth SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 103 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over De Land, or 7 miles northwest of Monticello, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1237 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Weldon, or 10 miles southeast of Clinton, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 0.5" De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports · 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.”
“Route 10 between Weldon Springs and Taft road closed due to power lines down. (ILX)”
- Wind 50 mph De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 4 SE Clinton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 NE Clinton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Wapella SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 E Clinton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Waynesville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SSE Clinton SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree limbs down onto a house... resulting in damage to the fascia and siding. Time estimated by radar. (ILX)”
“Power line blown down... resulting in a fire in an alley. Time estimated by radar. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown Clinton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Wapella SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Farmer City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Clinton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Waynesville SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“Tornado on the ground south of Lane. (ILX)”
“Tree downed onto a power line in Clinton. Relayed by EM. (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 S Lane SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Clinton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 ENE Chestnut SPC verified report
Monday, June 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1026 AM CDT, broadcast media reported a strong thunderstorm over Williamsville, or 9 miles east of Athens, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — 3 tornado reports
“Small machine shed collapsed with its debris strewn toward the ENE near the intersection of Birkbeck Rd and Northfork Rd. (ILX)”
“EF1... max wind 100 mph... path length 14 miles... path width 500 yards. The tornado developed 8 miles west of Weldon... snapping several electric poles and damaging tr (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 4 ESE Wapella SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 3 SW Lane SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado Rowell SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 WSW Farmer City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Clinton SPC verified report
Friday, April 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“EF1... max wind speed 100 mph... path length 7.0 mi. This tornado touched down near the intersection of 1500 North Rd and 550 East Rd... where it damaged two farm out b (ILX)”
“[Delayed Report] - Two power poles down on Kenney Road. Possible tornado... NWS damage survey will be necessary in this area. Time estimated by radar. (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado Rowell SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Kenney 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 De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning 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 De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1138 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Atlanta, or 12 miles northeast of Lincoln, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Heyworth, Atlanta, McLean, and Shirley.”
“At 1127 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Clinton, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Clinton, Wapella, and Hallsville.”
- Hail 0.75" De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" De Witt 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 De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected today. Then switching directions to west-northwest tonight. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected late this morning and afternoon and switching west to northwest during tonight. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South-southwest winds on Sunday shifting to the west-northwest behind a cold front Sunday night. Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds will turn west at 25 to 30 mph during this morning with gusts of 40 to 50 mph into mid afternoon. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. The strongest winds will be this morning from I-74 north with gusts over 50 mph possible. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 254 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Beason, or 10 miles west of Clinton, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Clinton, Maroa, Wapella, Waynesville, Kenney, Chestnut, Beason, Weldon Springs State Park, Lane, Midland City, and Hallsville.”
- Hail 0.75" De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1254 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Colfax to 8 miles east of Nokomis. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1232 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Lexington to 6 miles north of Nokomis. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph De Witt County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in De Witt County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 19, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 51 severe weather events in De Witt County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in De Witt County recently?
Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
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