Edwards County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Edwards County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 19 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 8 hail reports with hail up to 1.25" and 10 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 27, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Edwards County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Edwards County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Hail history for an address in Edwards 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.
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 112 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Parkersburg to 6 miles northwest of Corydon. Movement was south at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Torrential rainfall, and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Edwards County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 1 N Albion SPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 440 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over West Salem, or 10 miles north of Albion, moving east at 25 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... Lancaster and Bone Gap.”
“A tree was downed on County Rd 700 E. A powerline was downed in West Salem. (PAH)”
- Hail 0.5" Edwards County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 W West Salem SPC verified report
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down on County Road 450N near Cowling. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown 4 NNE Grayville SPC verified report
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 347 PM CDT/447 PM EDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lynnville to near Grayville. Movement was southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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 0.25" Edwards County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“Tornado on the ground from a trained spotter. (PAH)”
- Tornado Tornado 6 NNE Golden Gate SPC verified report
Saturday, June 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 641 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Grayville, or near Albion, moving east at 20 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... Grayville and Keensburg.”
- Hail 0.75" Edwards County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1234 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Parkersburg, or 11 miles north of Albion, moving east 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Edwards County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 549 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Parkersburg to near Albion to 9 miles southeast of Fairfield. Movement of this line of storms was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Edwards County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 N Grayville SPC verified report
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"
- Hail 1.25" 2 W Browns SPC verified report
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 901 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cisne, or 11 miles northwest of Fairfield, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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 0.25" Edwards County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. South winds will shift to northwest tonight. WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 60 mph Edwards County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Edwards County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Sunday to 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Edwards County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 700 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Enfield, or 11 miles south of Fairfield, moving northeast at 60 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 Edwards County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 145 AM CST, emergency management reported strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Fairfield to near Thompsonville. Movement was northeast at 60 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 Edwards County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown Albion SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Edwards County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was on Jul 27, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 19 severe weather events in Edwards 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 Edwards County recently?
Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Edwards County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.