Ogle County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Ogle County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 46 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 6 hail reports with hail up to 1.75" and 38 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 11, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Ogle County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Ogle County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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Storm exposure for an address in Ogle County
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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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“Private weather station on the south side of Polo measured 75.2 mph and 70.7 mph wind gusts at 9:21 AM and 9:22 AM with trees severely bending and tree limbs snaping. (LOT)”
- Wind 75 mph Polo SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 64 mph
“Social media report of a 62 foot tree downed in Byron. (LOT)”
- Wind 64 mph Polo SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Byron SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Quarter size hail near Byron. Relayed via amateur radio. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Hail 1" 2 NNE Byron SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph
“Peak gust measured on personal weather station. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”
“Measured on personal weather station. (LOT)”
- Wind 62 mph 4 NW Ashton SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph Polo SPC verified report
Monday, April 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. 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. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential exists for brief localized gusts up to 55 to 60 mph.”
“WHAT...Southeast to south winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. 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 60 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree uprooted and possible door or siding damage to farm outbuilding. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SSW Seward SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NE Byron SPC verified report
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
“relayed by broadcast media. time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Hail 1.75" 3 W Rochelle SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 4 W Rochelle SPC verified report
Thursday, April 2, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 60 mph, 2 tornado reports
“An NWS damage survey confirmed that an EF-0 tornado with estimated peak winds of 85 mph and a path length of 2.71 miles tracked through the community of Holcomb in nort (LOT)”
“An NWS damage survey confirmed that a brief EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 105 mph impacted a few properties along Ridge Road in southern Ogle County. One ho (LOT)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 SSW Davis Junction SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 3 N Grand Detour SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Oregon SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 W Lindenwood SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSE Davis Junction SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 6 SSW Polo SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Largest hailstone was measured to be 1.5 inches in diameter. Most hail was approximately half an inch in diameter. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”
“A mesoscale low pressure center has developed in southern Wisconsin and is producing some strong southwest wind gusts behind the line of showers and thunderstorms. Expect a period of 40-50 mph wind gusts to occur in portions of Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, and Lee counties over the next few hours. Use caution if driving high profile vehicles in these areas and secure lose objects.”
- Hail 1.5" Polo SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" Mount Morris SPC verified report
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Boone, Lee, Ogle, and Winnebago Counties. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.”
- Wind 50 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph occurring. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, La Salle, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, and Grundy Counties. WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“A fast-moving area of steady showers with some embedded lightning will move move into the area through 1 to 2 AM. This area of showers has been producing measured wind gusts of 40 to locally near 55 mph. These showers are moving to the northeast around 40 to 50 mph.”
- Wind 50 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...RED FLAG WARNING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CHICAGO METRO... Conditions will turn very dry and windy this afternoon, making conditions supportive of brush fire spread. Even with rainfall last night generally 0.05 to 0.15 of an inch across northeastern Illinois, the combination of warm, dry, and windy conditions will cause fine fuels to dry out by early afternoon.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Ogle and Winnebago Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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 Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, December 29, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph early this morning, easing to occasional gusts to around 45 mph by mid morning. WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and extreme northwest Indiana WHEN...Until noon CST today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /4 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 3 PM CST /4 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 27, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph occurring. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ogle County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Ogle County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 11, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 46 severe weather events in Ogle 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 Ogle County recently?
Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Ogle County?
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