Mason County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Mason County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 6 tornado reports among 39 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 6 hail reports with hail up to 2" and 27 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 15, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Mason County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Mason County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
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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 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 429 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near San Jose to near Alexander. Movement was east at 50 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 Mason County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Mason County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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 Mason County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“Large tree down just west of Mason City near Route 10 and Route 29. Tree is approximately two feet in diameter. (ILX)”
- Wind 75 mph Mason City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Mason City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Havana 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 Mason County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Topeka SPC verified report
Monday, May 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 3 S Bath SPC verified report
Friday, April 17, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — 3 tornado reports
“EF1... max wind speed 95 mph... path length 15.4 miles. The tornados path began approximately one mile north of Forest City ...along County Road 2800 E... where it firs (ILX)”
“EF1... peak wind speed 105 mph... path length 31.85 miles. This long track tornado spanned nearly the entire width of Mason County... starting in Bath and ending just a (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 1 NNW Forest City SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado Bath SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 5 ENE Easton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Union 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 Mason County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"
- Hail 2" 4 E Havana SPC verified report
- Hail 2" Forest City SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Forest City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 E Havana SPC verified report
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 and west central Illinois. WHEN...From noon today 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 Mason County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"
- Hail 1.75" 1 NW Easton SPC verified report
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 Mason County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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 Mason County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Mason 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 Mason 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 Mason 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 Mason County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mason County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mason County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“A number of irrigation pivots were overturned along the path... and several trees had branches damaged. The tornado moved northeast toward Green Valley where it snapped (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 1 SSE Forest City SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports
“Delayed public report relayed by broadcast media of a barn damaged. Time estimated by radar. (ILX)”
“The tornado touched down on the far east edge of Havana near Laurel Hill Cemetery... and moved northeast to near Topeka. A number of tree trunks were snapped along the (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 1 WNW Topeka SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 1 E Havana SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 E Havana SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 E Havana SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Havana SPC verified report
Thursday, February 19, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"
“Half dollar size hail at Sand Ridge State Forest. (ILX)”
- Hail 1.25" 4 SW Manito SPC verified report
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1115 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Henry to 6 miles southwest of Franklin. Movement was east at 50 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 1041 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Elmira to Alsey. Movement was east at 50 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 Mason County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Mason County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Mason County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 4 WSW Green Valley SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Mason County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 15, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 39 severe weather events in Mason 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 Mason County recently?
Yes — 6 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 Mason 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.