Kankakee County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Kankakee County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 6 tornado reports among 78 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 13 hail reports with hail up to 6.1" and 59 high-wind reports with gusts up to 91 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 12, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Kankakee County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Kankakee County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Personal weather station measured a wind gust of 60 mph. (LOT)”
“Social media report of large tree branches downed throughout Kankakee. The nearby IKK AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 44 kt or 51 mph. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Wind 60 mph 3 NE Bradley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Kankakee SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 91 mph
“Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 3 NE Bradley. Private weather station: KILBOURB2. (LOT)”
- Wind 91 mph 3 NE Bradley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Manteno SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple trees downed in St. Anne. Time estimated. (LOT)”
- Wind Unknown St. Anne SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Public report of 10 inch diameter tree downed along 1250 East Road between Beecher and Grant Park. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Wind Unknown 3 S Beecher SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“Video and pictures from storm spotters confirm a brief EF-U. No known damage. (LOT)”
“Trees and power lines downed in Momence. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 SSE Hopkins Park SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Momence SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Bradley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 6 E Momence SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph
“Peak gust measured on personal weather station. (LOT)”
“Tree limbs downed. 56 mph gust measured at this location as well. (LOT)”
- Wind 62 mph 2 NE Bradley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 S Beecher SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Union Hill SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“Kankakee airport KIKK AWOS reported 58 mph wind gust from the west. (LOT)”
“Kankakee County EMA reports widely scattered tree limbs broken in and near Kankakee. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Wind 58 mph Kankakee Airport SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Kankakee SPC verified report
Monday, April 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 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. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential exists for brief localized gusts up to 55 to 60 mph.”
“WHAT...Southeast to south winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 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.”
- Wind 60 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“A personal weather station recorded a 65 mph gust south of Buckingham. (LOT)”
“Photo shared on social media of softwood trees snapped and fences damaged. Time estimated by social media. (LOT)”
- Wind 65 mph 2 S Buckingham SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Momence SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Manteno SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Bonfield SPC verified report
Monday, April 13, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“Report of a tree down and 3 power poles snapped at the base. Tree size unknown. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”
“Report of 2 power poles down. Relayed by EM. Time estimated via radar. (LOT)”
- Wind 58 mph 2 S Bonfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 S Manteno SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 N Chebanse SPC verified report
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 65 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph occurring. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 4.5"
“Public report of hail up to Grapefruit size near Plum Creek Drive and Braemer Way in Bourbonnais. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Hail 4.5" 1 W Bourbonnais SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
21 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 6.1", 5 tornado reports
“A hailstone measuring 156 mm or 6.14 inches in diameter... 16 inches in circumference... and 16.25 oz in weight was found on Osborn Ave in Kankakee... Illinois. The hai (LOT)”
“Photo shows hailstone approximately 6 inches in diameter in southeastern Kankakee. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Hail 6.1" 1 SSE Kankakee SPC verified report
- Hail 6" 1 SE Kankakee SPC verified report
- Hail 5.2" 3 SW Kankakee SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 4 NE Hopkins Park SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 N Hopkins Park SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 1 N Kankakee Airport SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 1 NW Kankakee Airport SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 3 W Kankakee Airport SPC verified report
- Hail 5" 2 NNW Buckingham SPC verified report
- Hail 4.5" 1 NW Kankakee Airport SPC verified report
- Hail 4.5" 1 NNE Kankakee SPC verified report
- Hail 3.5" 2 N Buckingham SPC verified report
- + 9 more events this day — full detail in the app
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 55 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /4 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 3 PM CST /4 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Kankakee County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Kankakee County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 12, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 78 severe weather events in Kankakee 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 Kankakee County recently?
Yes — 13 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 6.1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Kankakee County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.