Logan County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Logan County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 4 tornado reports among 35 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 7 hail reports with hail up to 1.25" and 24 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 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 Logan 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.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 728 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mason City, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Mason City, Athens, Greenview, Elkhart, Middletown, New Holland, Fancy Prairie, and Sweetwater.”
“At 341 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Niantic, or 11 miles west of Decatur, moving southeast at 25 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 Logan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Logan County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Eureka to near Hopedale. Movement was east at 35 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 201 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms from Cornland to east of Rochester, moving northeast at 35 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" Logan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Logan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Beason SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 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 50 mph Logan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Broadwell SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown Atlanta SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 75 mph
- Wind 75 mph Latham SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“The tornado touched down about 3 miles northwest of Mount Pulaski where it did some minor tree damage. The tornado intensified as it progressed east along 900 St... whe (ILX)”
“Three power poles blown down at 2000 Ave and 700 St in Latham. (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 NNW Mount Pulaski SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Latham SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Lincoln SPC verified report
Monday, June 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1122 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Minier, or 15 miles southeast of Morton, moving north at 35 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 1026 AM CDT, broadcast media reported a strong thunderstorm over Williamsville, or 9 miles east of Athens, moving northeast at 35 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 Logan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Logan County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"
- Hail 1.25" 4 SW Emden SPC verified report
Monday, April 27, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 80 mph, 1 tornado report
“EF1... max wind speed 90 mph... path length 15 miles... path width 400 yds. A tornado touched down in south central Logan County... commencing near the intersection of (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 4 W Mount Pulaski SPC verified report
- Wind 80 mph Latham SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph NWS Lincoln SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Lincoln SPC verified report
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Picture of large tree with snapped branches. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown Latham SPC verified report
Thursday, April 16, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports
“EF1... max wind speed 95 mph... path length 1.6 mi. This tornado touched down in an open field and moved east-northeast. The only damaged was to a power pole along Hwy (ILX)”
“A tree was blown down across Gillett Street. (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 WSW Chestnut SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado Middletown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Elkhart SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown San Jose SPC verified report
Sunday, April 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Moderately strong winds out of the south to southwest will continue late this evening into the overnight hours. Expect a few sporadic gusts of 40 to 50 mph with more frequent gusts of 25 to 40 mph. These winds can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Logan County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 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 50 mph Logan County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1138 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Atlanta, or 12 miles northeast of Lincoln, moving northeast at 25 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... Heyworth, Atlanta, McLean, and Shirley.”
“At 925 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Illiopolis, or 18 miles east of Springfield, moving east at 25 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Logan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Logan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Logan County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN...Until noon CDT today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Logan County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large tree downed by thunderstorm winds. Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown Lincoln SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Logan County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 35 severe weather events in Logan 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 Logan County recently?
Yes — 7 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.25" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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