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Montgomery County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 3, 2026

Montgomery County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 4 tornado reports among 26 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 3 hail reports with hail up to 1.5" and 19 high-wind reports with gusts up to 62 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 20, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Montgomery County hail map

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

26
Events (12 mo)
3
Hail
19
Wind
4
Tornado
1.5"
Max hail
62
Max wind (mph)
Sep 20, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 15, 2026 tornado event near Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 15, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near Nokomis. 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.

Sunday, September 20, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Power outages... tree limbs down on lines and homes. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · Witt

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Multiple large tree limbs down in Donnellson. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · Donnellson

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“West wall of a pole barn pulled away from structure. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 3 SSE Witt

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 17, 2026 storm activity in Montgomery 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.

“Hail ranging from nickel to half dollar sized along with strong winds. Time and location estimated. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · Litchfield

“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 · Montgomery County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 storm activity in Montgomery 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.

“Corrects previous hail report from 2 ESE Harvel. Size estimated from picture. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 2 ESE Harvel

“8-12in diameter tree limbs snapped. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 2 ESE Harvel

Monday, May 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 18, 2026 storm activity in Montgomery 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.

“Multiple reports of large tree limbs down around Litchfield. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · Litchfield

Monday, April 27, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, April 27, 2026 storm activity in Montgomery 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.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 31, 2026 storm activity in Montgomery 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.

“AWOS station K3LF Litchfield Municipal Airport. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 1 SW Litchfield

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 · Montgomery County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

8 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph, 4 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 15, 2026 storm activity in Montgomery 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.

“An EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 95mph touched down on the south side of Nokomis... IL just as another weak tornado lifted on the north side. This tornado caused m (LSX)”

SPC verified report · Nokomis

“An EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 90mph touched down near Irving Rd southwest of Witt... IL on March 15... 2026 at 5:55pm. The tornado tracked northeast causing minor (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 2 N Irving

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, March 11, 2026 storm activity in Montgomery 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.

“Damage to an old barn... car... and what looks to be sheet metal from a roof or outbuilding. Time estimated from radar. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Butler

“Damage to an old barn... car... and what looks to be sheet metal from a roof or outbuilding. Time estimated from radar. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Butler

Thursday, January 8, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, January 8, 2026 storm activity in Montgomery 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.

“Power pole down near the location of McCords Trail and IL 16 along the Union Pacific rail. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 1 SW Irving

“Delayed report: Sporadic damage reported from Hillsboro area all the way to the Montgomery/Shelby/Christian county line. (LSX)”

SPC verified report · 3 SE Ohlman

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 20, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 26 severe weather events in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County recently?

Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" 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 Montgomery County?

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