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Iroquois County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 15, 2026

Iroquois County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 7 tornado reports among 56 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 3 hail reports with hail up to 2.75" and 46 high-wind reports with gusts up to 82 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 9, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Iroquois County hail map

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

56
Events (12 mo)
3
Hail
46
Wind
7
Tornado
2.75"
Max hail
82
Max wind (mph)
Aug 9, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 10, 2026 tornado event near 3 ENE Wellington, Iroquois County, Illinois, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 10, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 3 ENE Wellington. 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.

Sunday, August 9, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 59 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 9, 2026 storm activity in Iroquois 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.

“Private weather station reported 59 mph gust at Clifton. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Clifton

“Roof shingles peeled off of a house. Tree damage also reported at the same property. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Milford

Monday, July 27, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.75"

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

“Photo relayed via social media shows hailstone slightly larger than a baseball. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Woodland

“Photo relayed by broadcast media shows hailstones ranging in size from golf ball to tennis ball size. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSE Milford

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 82 mph, 2 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 storm activity in Iroquois 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.

“NWS survey confirms a preliminary EF-1 tornado. Peak winds of 90 mph... width of 50 yards... and length of 1.1 miles. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 3 ENE Wellington

“NWS storm survey confirms a preliminary EF-0 tornado. Peak winds of 80 mph... width of 250 yards... and length of 2.1 miles. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSW Watseka

Sunday, April 26, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, April 26, 2026 storm activity in Iroquois 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 tree was reported down onto a truck in Buckley. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Buckley

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 storm activity in Iroquois 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.

“[Landspout] Numerous pictures and videos of landspout tornado. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 5 NE Donovan

Thursday, April 16, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 73 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, April 16, 2026 storm activity in Iroquois 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.

“An NWS damage survey determined an EF-2 tornado with peak winds near 115 mph... path length of 11 miles... and path width of 150 yards impacted mainly rural portions of (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 4 ESE Woodland

“Emergency manager recorded a 73 mph wind gust in Watseka. Time estimated using radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Watseka

Sunday, April 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Southwesterly winds may briefly and sporadically gust 40 to 50 mph through about 1 AM. If traveling on east-west oriented roads, be prepared for gusty crosswinds, particularly in higher profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Iroquois County

Thursday, April 2, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening. 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 · Iroquois County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Iroquois County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Sustained southerly winds to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, and may result in localized power outages.”

NWS severe weather mention · Iroquois County

“WHAT...Sustained southerly winds to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, and may result in localized power outages.”

NWS severe weather mention · Iroquois County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, March 14, 2026 storm activity in Iroquois 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 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, Eastern Will, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Localized power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Iroquois County

“WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, Eastern Will, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ to 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ Sunday. IMPACTS...Strong gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Iroquois County

Friday, March 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph occurring. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton County. WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Iroquois County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton County. WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Iroquois County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton County. WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /2 AM EDT/ to 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ 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 · Iroquois County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton County. WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /2 AM EDT/ to 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ 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 · Iroquois County

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“A strong Arctic front will move across the area this evening, with a one to three hour period of strong westerly winds gusting up to 45 to 50 mph in the wake of the front. In addition, isolated to widely scattered snow showers may produce brief periods of reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Iroquois County

Monday, December 29, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph early this morning, easing to occasional gusts to around 45 mph by mid morning. WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and extreme northwest Indiana WHEN...Until noon CST today. 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 · Iroquois County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

4 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph, 3 tornado reports

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

“Video footage and photos taken by storm spotters and storm chasers show that a funnel cloud was intermittently in contact with the ground as it tracked across open farm (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Martinton

“An NWS damage survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 95 MPH... path length of 9.53 miles... and maximum width of 150 yards impacted rural areas b (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Clifton

Saturday, December 27, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ 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 · Iroquois County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ 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 · Iroquois County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1250 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near along a line from Fairbury to Odell moving east at 40 mph. Several mesonet stations from Bloomington to Champaign have reported 50 mph wind gusts both ahead of and just behind the line of gusty showers. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Iroquois County

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Iroquois County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph occurring. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Iroquois County

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Iroquois County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Iroquois County

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1228 PM CDT/128 PM EDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sheldon, or near Kentland, moving east at 10 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Iroquois County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 9, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 56 severe weather events in Iroquois 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 Iroquois County recently?

Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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