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Hamilton County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Hamilton County, Illinois? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 14 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 14 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.

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

Hamilton County hail map

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

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Jul 26, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 11, 2026 wind event near Hamilton County, Hamilton County, Illinois, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 11, 2026 wind event (55 mph) near Hamilton County. 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.

Hail history for an address in Hamilton County

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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.

Sunday, July 26, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 26, 2026 storm activity in Hamilton 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.

“Power lines and several large branches down in McLeansboro along with other parts of Hamilton County. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · Mcleansboro

Saturday, July 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Hamilton 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 659 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mcleansboro, 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... Mcleansboro, Enfield, Dahlgren, Mill Shoals, Springerton, Belle Prairie City, and Burnt Prairie.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hamilton County

“At 406 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Helm to near Mount Vernon to near Sesser. Movement was east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hamilton County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

3 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 · Hamilton County

“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph. WHERE...Bollinger, Cape Girardeau and Perry Counties in Missouri, and Union, Jackson, Perry, Jefferson, Franklin, Williamson, Johnson, Saline, Hamilton and Wayne Counties in iLlinios WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. A wind advisory or additional high wind warning will be required after 1 pm.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hamilton County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, March 14, 2026 storm activity in Hamilton 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.

“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 · Hamilton County

“Late report. Several trees down... damage to a mobile home and damage to two car ports. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · Broughton

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, March 11, 2026 storm activity in Hamilton 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hamilton County

Friday, January 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, January 9, 2026 storm activity in Hamilton 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hamilton County

“At 111 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Bluford to 6 miles north of Ware. Movement was 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hamilton County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, December 28, 2025 storm activity in Hamilton 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.

“A few trees reported across the roadway. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 7 N Galatia

Saturday, October 18, 2025

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, October 18, 2025 storm activity in Hamilton 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.

“Estimated 60 mph with gusts with trees down. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · Mcleansboro

“Large tree limb blown down onto a fence. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · Mcleansboro

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Jul 26, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 14 severe weather events in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County recently?

No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Hamilton County.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Hamilton County?

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