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Kendall County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Kendall County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 47 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 8 hail reports with hail up to 1.25" and 38 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 11, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Kendall County hail map

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

47
Events (12 mo)
8
Hail
38
Wind
1
Tornado
1.25"
Max hail
65
Max wind (mph)
Aug 11, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 11, 2026 tornado event near 2 W Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 11, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 2 W Oswego. 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.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 65 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Kendall 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 an EF-0 tornado with peak winds near 75 mph... peak width of 150 yards... and path length of 5.2 miles. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 2 W Oswego

“Private weather station: 0.9 SSE Oswego. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 ENE Oswego

Monday, July 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"

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

Saturday, July 4, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Kendall 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.

“Report of trees down in Millbrook. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Millbrook

“Reports of a 36 inch tree limb down on a trailer. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 ESE Millbrook

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Kendall 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.

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Public report of tree branch downed along of IL-47 north of US-34 in Yorkville. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Yorkville

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...A brief period of damaging winds up to 60 mph. WHERE...Central Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. 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 · Kendall County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph

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

“Personal weather station measured wind gust. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 5 ENE Plattville

“Small trees and large tree limbs downed in Oswego. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Oswego

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kendall County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kendall County

Sunday, March 29, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 29, 2026 storm activity in Kendall 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 shared to office email account showing hail measuring 1 inch in diameter. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNE Yorkville

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT 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 · Kendall County

“WHAT...Sustained southerly winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT 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 · Kendall County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kendall County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kendall County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kendall County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kendall County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 10, 2026 storm activity in Kendall 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.

“Relayed via amateur radio. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 5 SW Plainfield

Monday, March 9, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 9, 2026 storm activity in Kendall 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.

“Hail up to quarter size on the south side of Yorkville. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · 2 SSE Yorkville

“Trained spotter reports quarter size hail near Ben Street and Charles Street. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”

SPC verified report · Plano

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...RED FLAG WARNING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CHICAGO METRO... Conditions will turn very dry and windy this afternoon, making conditions supportive of brush fire spread. Even with rainfall last night generally 0.05 to 0.15 of an inch across northeastern Illinois, the combination of warm, dry, and windy conditions will cause fine fuels to dry out by early afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kendall 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 · Kendall County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

3 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kendall County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kendall County

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 · Kendall 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 · Kendall 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 · Kendall 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 · Kendall 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 · Kendall 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 · Kendall County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 11, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 47 severe weather events in Kendall 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 Kendall County recently?

Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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