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Marion County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Marion County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 8 tornado reports among 28 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 2 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 18 high-wind reports with gusts up to 66 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 22, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Marion County, Illinois showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Marion County, Illinois. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Marion County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Marion County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

28
Events (12 mo)
2
Hail
18
Wind
8
Tornado
1"
Max hail
66
Max wind (mph)
Aug 22, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 21, 2026 tornado event near 2 NNE Vernon, Marion County, Illinois, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 21, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 2 NNE Vernon. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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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.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 storm activity in Marion County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Pictures of hail from emergency manager near the Patoka and Vernon area. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · Vernon

Sunday, July 26, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 26, 2026 storm activity in Marion County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Tree down and power lines down in Iuka. Time estimated from radar. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 1 NE Iuka

“Power outages in the town of Kinmundy. Time estimated from radar. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · Kinmundy

Sunday, June 21, 2026

10 SPC verified storm reports — 8 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 21, 2026 storm activity in Marion County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Fox 2 Storm Runner caught brief touchdown about 1 mile north of Vernon just east of Hwy 51. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNE Vernon

“Corrects previous tornado report from 2 E Alma. Emergency manager reported a funnel. Passed along a report from firemen saying tornado on the ground headed east toward (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 3 NNE Stephen Forbes St

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Monday, June 8, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 8, 2026 storm activity in Marion County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Tree limb blocking northbound lane of 300 Lincoln. Time estimated from radar. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · Centralia

Saturday, May 16, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 16, 2026 storm activity in Marion County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Public post on Marion Co. EM social media of hail in Centralia. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · Centralia

“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)”

SPC verified report · 2 ENE Centralia

Monday, April 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“power lines down all over town. time estimated. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · Centralia

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 15, 2026 storm activity in Marion County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph turning to the northwest behind a cold front 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 Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 66 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, March 11, 2026 storm activity in Marion County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Measured 66 mph wind gust at Salem Leckrone Airport KSLO. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 1 NW Salem

“Measured 66 mph wind gust at Salem Leckrone Airport KSLO. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 1 NW Salem

Saturday, March 7, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, March 7, 2026 storm activity in Marion County, Illinois
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Photos show farm outbuilding destroyed. Time estimated from radar. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 3 E Kinmundy

“Numerous tree limbs and power lines down in Salem. At least one large tree down/uprooted. Damage to at least one home caused by falling branches and/or downed tree. Tim (LSX)”

SPC verified report · Salem

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Marion County, IL?

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 22, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 28 severe weather events in Marion 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 Marion County recently?

Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Marion County?

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