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Henderson County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Has it hailed in Henderson County, Illinois recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 6 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 54 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 48 high-wind reports with gusts up to 61 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.

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

54
Events (12 mo)
6
Hail
48
Wind
0
Tornado
1.25"
Max hail
61
Max wind (mph)
August 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 31, 2026 hail event near Oquawka, Henderson County, Illinois, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 31, 2026 hail event (1.25") near Oquawka. 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.

Last 30 days in Henderson County

Current NEXRAD radar over Henderson County, Illinois with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Henderson County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
August 2026 1 storm day · 2 NWS warnings — wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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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.

Monday, July 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 27, 2026 storm activity in Henderson 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 725 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Grayville to near Mount Vernon. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Torrential rainfall, frequent lightning, 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 17, 2026 storm activity in Henderson 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 trees uprooted... some over 2 ft in diameter. Likely 80 mph or higher wind gusts based on degree of damage. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 3 NNE Oquawka

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 · Henderson County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 19, 2026 storm activity in Henderson 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 1244 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Amber to Burlington to near Hamilton to 7 miles southwest of Warsaw. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

Monday, May 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 18, 2026 storm activity in Henderson 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 315 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Danville to near Kahoka to Rutledge. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

“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 · Henderson County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 348 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hamlet to Burlington. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

Monday, May 4, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 4, 2026 storm activity in Henderson 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 516 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near Aledo to near Morning Sun. Movement was east southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break tree limbs, knock down weak trees and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

“At 621 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mannon to near Batavia. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

Sunday, May 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 3, 2026 storm activity in Henderson 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.

“Measured on Davis weather station. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 1 SE Rozetta

Monday, April 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Gusty winds are expected late this morning into the early afternoon as an area of rain and embedded thunderstorms continues to shift eastward through portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois. Winds will increase on the western edge of the shield of precipitation with gusts between 40 to 50 mph possible out of an east to southeasterly direction.”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 31, 2026 storm activity in Henderson 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 713 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Keithsburg, or 8 miles northeast of Oquawka, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Burgess, Keithsburg, Little York, Seaton, North Henderson, New Windsor, Ogle, Alexis, Bald Bluff, Sunbeam, and Big River State Forest.”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

Thursday, March 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 858 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Little York, or 10 miles northwest of Monmouth, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Lake Warren around 905 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

Monday, March 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT early this morning. 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 · Henderson County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. 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 · Henderson County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. 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 · Henderson County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

Friday, March 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Illinois, Henderson and Warren Counties. In Iowa, Des Moines County. WHEN...Until 3 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 · Henderson County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Counties. In Iowa, Des Moines and Lee Counties. In Missouri, Clark County. WHEN...Until 3 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 · Henderson County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. The winds will switch to the west-northwest after Midnight, when there could be even higher gusts. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 PM CDT Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Counties. In Iowa, Des Moines and Lee Counties. In Missouri, Clark County. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 PM CDT Friday. 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 · Henderson County

Friday, March 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, March 6, 2026 storm activity in Henderson 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 1146 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong winds accompanying an area of showers and thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wheatland to near Princeton to Abingdon. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to around 55 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break tree limbs, knock down weak trees and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue... AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri. TIMING...Until 8 PM CST this evening. WINDS...West-southwest winds 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will quickly spread out of control. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme.”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today... AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme.”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Possible Wednesday... The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities continues a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds, low relative humidity, and plentiful dry vegetation. AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

Thursday, January 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“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 · Henderson County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning.”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning.”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

Saturday, December 27, 2025

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 941 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking line of showers along a line extending from near Spragueville to Rock Island to near Little York to near Bowen. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Henderson County

Today's severe weather outlook

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 54 severe weather events in Henderson 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 Henderson County recently?

Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" recorded.

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