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Gallatin County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Has it hailed in Gallatin County, Illinois recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 5 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 17 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 18, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Gallatin County, Illinois showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Gallatin County, Illinois. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Gallatin County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Gallatin County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

17
Events (12 mo)
5
Hail
12
Wind
0
Tornado
1.5"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
Sep 18, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Apr 27, 2026 hail event near 3 N Ridgway, Gallatin County, Illinois, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Apr 27, 2026 hail event (1.5") near 3 N Ridgway. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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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.

Friday, September 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, September 18, 2026 storm activity in Gallatin County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 700 PM CDT, Scattered storms and a gust front were pushing slowly south across parts of the tri-state area. The gust front appears locally capable of gusts to around 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gallatin County

Friday, September 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, September 11, 2026 storm activity in Gallatin County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1041 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 11 miles north of Golconda to near Providence, or extending from 15 miles south of Harrisburg to near Providence, moving north at 40 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gallatin County

“At 1112 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Ridgway to over Breckinridge Center, or extending from 8 miles northwest of Shawneetown to over Breckinridge Center, moving north at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gallatin County

Sunday, July 26, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 26, 2026 storm activity in Gallatin County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Several large branches down in town. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · Ridgway

Friday, June 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“A line of thunderstorms is sinking southeastward across southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky early this morning. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning can be expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gallatin County

Monday, May 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 18, 2026 storm activity in Gallatin County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 559 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Shawneetown, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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... Mount Vernon, Shawneetown, Uniontown, Ridgway, Old Shawneetown, and Junction.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gallatin County

“Three power poles were downed at the corner of Buckeye Rd and Rigsby Rd. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 5 SSW Shawneetown

Monday, April 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, April 27, 2026 storm activity in Gallatin County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1058 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Equality, or 7 miles south of Eldorado, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gallatin County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gallatin County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gallatin County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gallatin County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gallatin County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, March 7, 2026 storm activity in Gallatin County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 720 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ridgway, or near Shawneetown, moving east 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... Shawneetown, Ridgway, Equality, New Haven, Omaha, Old Shawneetown, and Junction.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gallatin County

Thursday, January 8, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, January 8, 2026 storm activity in Gallatin County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1041 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Darmstadt to near Cairo. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gallatin County

“At 1040 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers over Golconda, or 18 miles northeast of Metropolis, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rosiclare, Golconda, Cave-in-Rock, Elizabethtown, Carrsville, and Gross.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gallatin County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, December 28, 2025 storm activity in Gallatin County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 614 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Carrier Mills to near Morehouse. Movement was east at 45 mph. This line is close to severe and brief intensification are possible. The line is also being monitored closely for any sign of tornado potential. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gallatin County

Today's severe weather outlook

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Gallatin County, IL?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 18, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 17 severe weather events in Gallatin 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 Gallatin County recently?

Yes — 5 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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