Marion County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Marion County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 8 tornado reports among 22 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 2 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 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 Marion 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.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down and power lines down in Iuka. Time estimated from radar. (LSX)”
“Power outages in the town of Kinmundy. Time estimated from radar. (LSX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Iuka SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Kinmundy SPC verified report
Sunday, June 21, 2026
10 SPC verified storm reports — 8 tornado reports
“Fox 2 Storm Runner caught brief touchdown about 1 mile north of Vernon just east of Hwy 51. (LSX)”
“Emergency manager reported a funnel. Passed along a report from firemen saying tornado on the ground headed east toward Forbes State Park. (LSX)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 NNE Vernon SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 E Alma SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 3 NNE Stephen Forbes St SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 4 SE Farina SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 SE Farina SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 1 NNE Vernon SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 1 NNE Vernon SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 W Odin SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 N Sandoval SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NNE Stephen Forbes St SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois and central, east central, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 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 Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree limb blocking northbound lane of 300 Lincoln. Time estimated from radar. (LSX)”
- Wind Unknown Centralia SPC verified report
Saturday, May 16, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Public post on Marion Co. EM social media of hail in Centralia. (LSX)”
“Marion County EM submitted photos of two power poles down across Woods Lane between East McCord Street and Meadow Lane. Time estimated by radar. (LSX)”
- Hail 1" Centralia SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Centralia SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 S Odin SPC verified report
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“power lines down all over town. time estimated. (LSX)”
- Wind Unknown Centralia 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 Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Large tree down over Boat Dock Road. Road closed near North Oak Road per Emergency Management/IDOT. Time of event estimated by radar. (LSX)”
“Power pole snapped. Time estimated from radar. (LSX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 N Patoka SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Central City SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Marion County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 22 severe weather events in Marion 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 Marion County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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