Madison County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Madison County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 15 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 8 hail reports with hail up to 2.5" and 6 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 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 Madison 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.
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A few large trees were snapped near Lewis and Clark Community College. Time estimated via radar. (LSX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Godfrey SPC verified report
Monday, May 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"
- Hail 2" Livingston SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 2 W Worden SPC verified report
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 2"
“Email report showing 2 inch stone next to tape measure. time estimated from radar. (LSX)”
- Hail 2" 3 W Alton SPC verified report
Monday, April 27, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2", 1 tornado report
“NWS Damage Survey found that a brief EF0 tornado impacted a farm near IL Highway 4 and Interstate 70. (LSX)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 SSW Marine SPC verified report
- Hail 2" 2 WNW Bethalto SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Glen Carbon SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Marine SPC verified report
Sunday, April 26, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 70 mph
“Large portion of tree down onto house. (LSX)”
- Hail 1.75" 3 SSW Prairietown SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph Hamel SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Hamel SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. 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 55 mph Madison County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“TV meteorologist noted several gusts over 60 mph in his Storm Runner vehicle. (LSX)”
“Corrects time entry of previous hail report from Wood River. Quarter-size hail in Wood River... reported by Madison County SKYWARN. (LSX)”
- Wind 60 mph 2 WNW Collinsville SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Wood River SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Madison County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 15 severe weather events in Madison 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 Madison County recently?
Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 2.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.