Macon County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Macon County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 4 tornado reports among 72 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 19 hail reports with hail up to 2" and 49 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.
Macon County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Macon County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Macon 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.
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 425 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Buffalo, or 13 miles east of Springfield, moving southeast 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 Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 722 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pleasant Plains to near Blue Mound. Movement was 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...”
“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 Macon County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Macon County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
“At 1237 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Weldon, or 10 miles southeast of Clinton, moving northeast at 15 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 0.5" Macon County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Powerline down on N Fairview Ave near the intersection of W Mckinley Ave. (ILX)”
“Trees knocked down. Time estimated from radar. Delayed report. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Decatur SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Mount Zion SPC verified report
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree limb knocked down onto a home. Time estimated from radar. Delayed report. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown Macon SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 357 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stonington, or 9 miles northeast of Taylorville, moving southeast at 20 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... Moweaqua, Blue Mound, and Stonington.”
“At 337 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Stonington, or 9 miles north of Taylorville, moving southeast at 20 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... Blue Mound, Stonington, and Willeys.”
- Hail 0.75" Macon County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
11 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 2", wind gusts up to 78 mph
“Photo of ping pong size hail with a ruler. (ILX)”
“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.”
- Hail 2" 2 SE Niantic SPC verified report
- Wind 78 mph Decatur Airport SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" Boody SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Macon County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" Decatur Airport SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Macon SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 E Long Creek SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 S Macon SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Forsyth SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Decatur SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Niantic SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Niantic SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Some damage to Meridian Elementary School in Blue Mound. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown Blue Mound SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“Social media photo showing a large tree limb blown down onto Main Street. Time estimated by radar. (ILX)”
“Trees down on Broadway Street. Time estimated by radar. (ILX)”
- Wind 61 mph 4 SSW Mount Zion SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Warrensburg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Decatur SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Argenta SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“The tornado touched down about 2 miles west-northwest of Argenta where it damaged an outbuilding and some trees. It progressed east through Argenta where it snapped off (ILX)”
“Powerline blown down in Blue Mound. (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 WNW Argenta SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Blue Mound SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Maroa SPC verified report
Monday, June 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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 Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“Tree fell on a building in Spitler Woods State Park. (ILX)”
“12 inch live tree with top blown off. (ILX)”
- Wind 80 mph 3 W Warrensburg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Mount Zion SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 S Decatur SPC verified report
Friday, April 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1123 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Loami to Divernon to near Raymond. 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph
- Wind 58 mph Decatur Airport 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 Macon 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 Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 940 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Niantic, or 13 miles west of Decatur, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 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 0.88" Macon County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Macon County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Macon SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“Light snow continues to fall across portions of central and southeast Illinois this morning. Winds gusting to around 45 to 50 mph at times is resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Visibility may be reduced to a quarter mile or less at times. Use caution if traveling this morning and be alert to slippery roads along with low or rapidly changing visibility.”
- Wind 50 mph Macon County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected today. Then switching directions to west-northwest tonight. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected late this morning and afternoon and switching west to northwest during tonight. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Macon County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Macon County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South-southwest winds on Sunday shifting to the west-northwest behind a cold front Sunday night. Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds will turn west at 25 to 30 mph during this morning with gusts of 40 to 50 mph into mid afternoon. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. The strongest winds will be this morning from I-74 north with gusts over 50 mph possible. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT 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 Macon County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Macon County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"
“Power lines down on Florida Court. Time estimated by radar. (ILX)”
“Power lines down on Florida Court. Time estimated by radar. (ILX)”
- Hail 1.5" 2 S Forsyth SPC verified report
- Hail Unknown 2 SE Decatur SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Decatur SPC verified report
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 231 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Decatur to near Van Burensburg. Movement was east 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 527 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Decatur, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Decatur, Mount Zion, Forsyth, Cerro Gordo, Harristown, Long Creek, Warrensburg, Oreana, Decatur Airport, Oakley, Boody, Elwin, and Hervey City.”
“At 254 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Beason, or 10 miles west of Clinton, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Clinton, Maroa, Wapella, Waynesville, Kenney, Chestnut, Beason, Weldon Springs State Park, Lane, Midland City, and Hallsville.”
- Hail 0.75" Macon County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
5 SPC verified storm reports — 3 tornado reports
“The EF-2 tornado touched down in far eastern Christian County where a spotter captured video of the tornado heading toward and crossing IL Route 48. The tornado remaine (ILX)”
“Significant structural damage to home by a tornado. (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 1 WNW Blue Mound SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 NW Mount Zion SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 3 E Elwin SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 W Mount Zion SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Mount Zion SPC verified report
Thursday, December 18, 2025
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1254 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Colfax to 8 miles east of Nokomis. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1232 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Lexington to 6 miles north of Nokomis. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Macon County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Macon County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"
“At 115 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Decatur, moving east at 50 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...”
- Hail 1" Oakley SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Macon County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Macon County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 72 severe weather events in Macon 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 Macon County recently?
Yes — 19 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" 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 Macon 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.