Livingston County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Livingston County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 9 tornado reports among 81 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 15 hail reports with hail up to 5" and 57 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Livingston County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Livingston County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Livingston County
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.
See the specifics — free →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
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 938 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Metropolis to near Barkley Regional Airport to La Center. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, August 9, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple trees downed at Wolf Creek Golf Course. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”
“Power lines downed in Emington. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”
- Wind Unknown 5 SSW Odell SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Emington SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Cornell SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 246 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Rosiclare to near Salem. Movement was south at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rosiclare, Salem, Golconda, Joy, Burna, Smithland, Elizabethtown, and Carrsville.”
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 352 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dawson Springs to near Calvert City to Sedalia. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: On average these storms are producing wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail with cloud to ground lightning. One or two may briefly become severe through early this evening.”
- Hail 0.5" Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 515 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Metropolis to near Lovelaceville to near Bardwell. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — 5 tornado reports
“Report of a tornado on the ground east of Dwight with debris in the air. (LOT)”
“Report of a rope tornado on the ground southwest of Dwight. Relayed via social media. (LOT)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 ESE Dwight SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 3 SSW Dwight SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 3 SE Flanagan SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado Long Point SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 S Streator SPC verified report
Friday, June 5, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Siding ripped of a home. Time estimated based on radar. (LOT)”
“Wires and trees down reported. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Wind Unknown Chatsworth SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Pontiac SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Fairbury SPC verified report
Monday, June 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 549 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Calvert City to near Reidland. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...”
“At 444 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dixon Springs, or 13 miles east of Vienna, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ledbetter, or 9 miles north of Reidland, moving northeast at 15 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... Burna, Smithland, and Hamletsburg.”
- Hail 0.75" Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports
“Corrects time of previous tornado report from 7 SSW Fairbury. An NWS damage survey determined an EF-1 tornado started in McLean County and crossed into Livingston Count (LOT)”
“An NWS damage survey determined an EF-1 tornado started in McLean County and crossed into Livingston County. Peak winds were estimated near 90 mph. (LOT)”
- Tornado Tornado 7 SSW Fairbury SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 7 SSW Fairbury SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 W Dwight SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Cornell 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 Livingston 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 Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. 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...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Livingston, La Salle, Eastern Will, Grundy, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties. WHEN...Until 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.”
- Wind 60 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
4 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 Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. 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 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
11 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 5", 1 tornado report
“Brief tornado touchdown reported north of Pontiac by storm chaser. Location estimated by radar. (LOT)”
“Report from mPING: Grapefruit (4.00 in.). (LOT)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 NNE Pontiac SPC verified report
- Hail 5" 3 NE Campus SPC verified report
- Hail 4" 2 E Campus SPC verified report
- Hail 4" 5 N Pontiac SPC verified report
- Hail 4" 4 SW Odell SPC verified report
- Hail 3.5" 2 NE Campus SPC verified report
- Hail 3" Campus SPC verified report
- Hail 2.5" 4 NNW Pontiac SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 3 SW Odell SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Flanagan SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 N Pontiac SPC verified report
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
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 Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, January 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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...”
“At 1040 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers over Golconda, or 18 miles northeast of Metropolis, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rosiclare, Golconda, Cave-in-Rock, Elizabethtown, Carrsville, and Gross.”
- Wind 50 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Livingston 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 Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
5 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph, 1 tornado report
“An NWS damage survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 90 MPH... path length of 0.95 miles... and maximum width of 125 yards impacted a portion of (LOT)”
“An NWS damage survey confirmed that a concentrated area of straight-line winds with estimated peak winds of 80 MPH occurred in and west of Forrest... IL. These strong w (LOT)”
- Tornado Tornado 1 WNW Pontiac SPC verified report
- Wind 80 mph 1 NNW Forrest SPC verified report
- Wind 55 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Cullom SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Pontiac SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Fairbury SPC verified report
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 Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Livingston 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 Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Livingston 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 Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Livingston County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Livingston County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 81 severe weather events in Livingston 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 Livingston County recently?
Yes — 15 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 5" 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 Livingston 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.