Henry County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Henry County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 6 tornado reports among 48 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 8 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 34 high-wind reports with gusts up to 78 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Henry 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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Report of a power pole blown down in Colona. Time estimated by radar. (DVN)”
- Wind Unknown Green Rock SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“Photos of two large oak tree branches were broken off. (DVN)”
- Wind 58 mph 4 ESE Geneseo SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Geneseo SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — 4 tornado reports
“A short-lived EFU tornado was documented by storm chasers southwest of Annawan. No damage was found when coordinating potential surveys with EMs. (DVN)”
“A short-lived EFU tornado was documented by multiple storm chasers southwest of Annawan. No damage was found when coordinating potential surveys with EMs. (DVN)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 NNE German Corner SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 5 ENE German Corner SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 4 SSW Annawan SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 5 SW Atkinson SPC verified report
Monday, July 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1142 AM CDT, trained weather spotters reported strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Montpelier to near Fruitland to near Riverside. Movement was southeast 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“Public report of dust associated with funnel cloud. No known damage. (DVN)”
- Tornado Tornado Osco SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 854 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mendota to near La Moille to near Buda to near Andover. 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...”
“At 814 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking slow-moving thunderstorms along a line extending from near Albany to near Rapids City to Coal Valley to near Hamlet. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and minor flooding. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to ponding or flowing water.”
- Wind 50 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Henry County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1058 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near New Windsor to near Galva. Movement was northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and minor flooding. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to ponding or flowing water.”
- Wind 50 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 73 mph
- Wind 73 mph 1 ESE Cambridge SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 78 mph
“Measured by roof mounted anemometer. (DVN)”
“4 to 8 inch diameter tree limb blown down. Time of the event estimated using radar. (DVN)”
- Wind 78 mph 1 W Atkinson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NNE Atkinson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 N Geneseo SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 E Cleveland SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 446 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Kewanee, moving east at 50 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 250 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hooppole, or 18 miles southwest of Rock Falls, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Tampico, Hooppole, Deer Grove, Yorktown, Thomas, and Normandy.”
- Hail 0.75" Henry County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 131 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Orion to near Rio. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Strong south to southeast winds may develop on the northern and western edge of a cluster of showers and thunderstorms tracking across southeast Iowa into west-central Illinois. Winds could gust between 40 to 50 mph at times through the mid to late morning. Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and the strongest gusts could bring down tree branches.”
- Wind 50 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 417 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Colona to North Henderson. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 316 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Conesville to near Hillsboro. 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 70 mph
“Measured gust. Noted blowing dust drastically obscuring visibility at the time. (DVN)”
“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...”
- Wind 70 mph 2 W Cambridge SPC verified report
- Wind 55 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Henry County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Gusty east to southeasterly winds are expected through the early afternoon as an area of rain continues to shift eastward into portions of central and eastern Illinois. Occasional gusts between 40 to 50 mph can be expected. Use extra caution if traveling, especially in high profile vehicles. The strong winds could blow around loose objects and bring down tree branches.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 66 mph
- Wind 66 mph 4 SSE Osborn SPC verified report
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“A short lived EF1 tornado with max winds around 100 mph impacted a farmstead in far northern Henry County Illinois... with max width around 50 yards. Damage was largely (DVN)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 S Spring Hill SPC verified report
Sunday, April 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Strong south-southwesterly winds will continue this afternoon through the early evening hours, with occasional gusts as high as 45 mph. There are also some developing showers and a few isolated thunderstorms this afternoon that could help generate stronger wind gusts up to 50 mph. If traveling on east-to-west oriented roads, be prepared for gusty crosswinds, especially in high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 1 E Coal Valley SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"
“At 540 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Annawan, or 10 miles north of Kewanee, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Sheffield around 550 AM CDT. Princeton around 610 AM CDT. La Moille around 625 AM CDT.”
“Report relayed by broadcast media. (DVN)”
- Hail 0.88" Henry County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" 2 SE Sunny Hill SPC verified report
Thursday, March 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 832 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Aledo, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Aledo, Viola, and Shale City around 835 PM CDT. New Windsor and New Windsor around 845 PM CDT. Woodhull and Alpha around 850 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.88" Henry County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Whiteside Counties. 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.”
- Wind 60 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Whiteside Counties. WHEN...Until 1 PM 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Henry County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Henry County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 48 severe weather events in Henry 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 Henry County recently?
Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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