Mason County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Mason County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 21 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 5 hail reports with hail up to 2" and 13 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 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 Mason 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.
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
Sunday, May 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 3 S Bath SPC verified report
Thursday, April 16, 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
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Mason County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 21 severe weather events in Mason 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 Mason County recently?
Yes — 5 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 2" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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