Douglas County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Douglas County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 43 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 6 hail reports with hail up to 3" and 34 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Douglas County
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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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree limbs down and large tree snapped. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown Camargo SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 3", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). (ILX)”
“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.”
- Hail 3" 1 SE Arthur SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" Arthur SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 1 E Arcola SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“Tree blown down into an alleyway. Time estimated by radar. (ILX)”
“Tree limb down onto a house... breaking the sunroof. Limbs also down onto a vehicle at this location. Time estimated by radar. (ILX)”
- Wind 75 mph 3 ENE Arcola SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Arcola SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Tuscola SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Tuscola SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Arthur SPC verified report
Monday, June 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 144 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Homer to near Allerton to near Ashmore. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Paris, St.”
“At 111 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Villa Grove to near Janesville. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Charleston, Mattoon, Tuscola, Arcola, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1211 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Fithian to near Broadlands to Camargo. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Danville, Paris, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“Strong gradient winds are occuring on the back side of the showers and thunderstorms in east central IL. Expect east to southeast winds gusting 45 to 55 mph at times through 5 pm, especially from I-57 east and north of I-70. Secure loose objects and watch for possible falling tree limbs with these gusty winds. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles like semi trucks.”
- Wind 55 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 61 mph, 1 tornado report
“The tornado touched down about 2 miles southeast of Arthur near N County Rd 100 E producing tree and outbuilding damage and tossing it into the field to the northeast. (ILX)”
“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.”
- Tornado Tornado 2 SE Arthur SPC verified report
- Wind 55 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 61 mph 2 SE Arthur SPC verified report
Saturday, March 14, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph, 2 tornado reports
“The tornado touched down about 2 miles southwest of Tuscola where it snapped off several large trees along N County Rd 800 E. It moved northeast into Tuscola where it c (ILX)”
“The tornado touched down about 4.5 miles southwest of Tuscola along County Rd 750 N and it progressed east along that road snapping off numerous large pine trees as wel (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 WSW Tuscola SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 4 ESE Garrett SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Villa Grove SPC verified report
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 Douglas 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 Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 332 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Philo to near Effingham. Movement was northeast at 55 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" Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 819 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bethany, or near Sullivan, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Sullivan, Arcola, Arthur, Bethany, Lovington, Dalton City, Humboldt, Allenville, Cooks Mill, Bourbon, Chesterville, and Cadwell.”
- Hail 0.75" Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, January 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1132 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Paris to near Newton. 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 1110 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Catlin to near Camargo. Movement was northeast 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 Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“Portion of dairy barn damaged destroyed. Top of tree blown off. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 NE Arthur SPC verified report
Thursday, December 18, 2025
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 208 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Potomac to near Louisville. 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 140 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Rantoul to near Altamont. Movement was east at 45 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 Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 115 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Decatur, moving east at 50 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Douglas County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 43 severe weather events in Douglas 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 Douglas County recently?
Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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