Massac County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Massac County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 23 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 10 hail reports with hail up to 0.88" and 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 26, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Massac County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Massac 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.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 727 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Vienna to over Bell City, or extending from near Vienna to 9 miles southeast of Advance, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Massac County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, August 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 402 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles south of Dongola to 5 miles east of Benton, or extending from 14 miles southeast of Anna to 5 miles east of Benton, moving east at 20 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 Massac County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 938 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Metropolis to near Barkley Regional Airport to La Center. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 833 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Goreville to Olive Branch to 8 miles northwest of Bloomfield. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Wind 50 mph Massac County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Massac County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 113 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Metropolis, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Massac County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 430 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near New Columbia, or 11 miles southeast of Vienna, moving south at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... New Columbia and Dixon Springs.”
- Hail 0.5" Massac County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 352 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dawson Springs to near Calvert City to Sedalia. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: On average these storms are producing wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail with cloud to ground lightning. One or two may briefly become severe through early this evening.”
- Hail 0.5" Massac County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 515 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Metropolis to near Lovelaceville to near Bardwell. Movement was southeast at 30 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 Massac County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Delayed report. A willow tree was uprooted on Oak Drive in Metropolis. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Metropolis SPC verified report
Saturday, June 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“An EF-1 tornado touched down 1 mile northwest of Brookport along Strawberry Road. It snapped several tree trunks along with producing some damage to the front awning of (PAH)”
“Tree blown down on Mount Pleasant Rd. (PAH)”
- Tornado Tornado 1 NW Brookport SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Shady Grove SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“A line of thunderstorms is sinking southeastward across southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky early this morning. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning can be expected.”
- Wind 50 mph Massac County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 549 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Calvert City to near Reidland. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 509 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Metropolis, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Massac County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Massac County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Massac County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. South winds will shift to northwest tonight. WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 60 mph Massac County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Massac County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Sunday to 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Massac County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Massac County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1012 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Karnak, or near Vienna, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Vienna, Dixon Springs, New Columbia, New Burnside, Belknap, Eddyville, and Simpson. This includes Interstate 24 in Illinois between Mile Markers 12 and 25.”
- Hail 0.88" Massac County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, January 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1041 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Darmstadt to near Cairo. Movement was northeast at 55 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 Massac County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 614 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Carrier Mills to near Morehouse. Movement was east at 45 mph. This line is close to severe and brief intensification are possible. The line is also being monitored closely for any sign of tornado potential. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.”
- Wind 55 mph Massac County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 532 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dongola, or 13 miles southeast of Anna, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Massac County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Massac County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 26, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 23 severe weather events in Massac 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 Massac County recently?
Yes — 10 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" 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 Massac 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.