Hardin County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Hardin County, Illinois? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 11 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 9 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph, plus 2 hail reports with hail up to 0.25". 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.
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Last 30 days in Hardin 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 246 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Rosiclare to near Salem. Movement was south 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, Salem, Golconda, Joy, Burna, Smithland, Elizabethtown, and Carrsville.”
- Wind 50 mph Hardin County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 26, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree fell onto a powerline in Cave-in-Rock. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Rosiclare SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Cave-in-Rock SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Karbers Ridge SPC verified report
Saturday, July 25, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNE Rosiclare. Tree fell near Rosiclare. (PAH)”
“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Cave-in-Rock. Tree fell onto a powerline in Cave-in-Rock. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Rosiclare SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Cave-in-Rock SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Karbers Ridge SPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Social media post noted 11 trees downed along Karbers Ridge Rd to Garden of Gods Rd. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown 3 W Karbers Ridge SPC verified report
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Hardin County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Hardin County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Hardin County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 11 severe weather events in Hardin County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Hardin County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.25" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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