Piatt County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Piatt County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 20 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 3 hail reports with hail up to 0.75" and 14 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 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 Piatt 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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Machine shed lost a roof near Deland. Time estimated by radar. (ILX)”
- Wind Unknown De Land SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 341 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Niantic, or 11 miles west of Decatur, moving southeast at 25 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 Piatt County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 103 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over De Land, or 7 miles northwest of Monticello, moving northeast at 30 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...”
“At 1237 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Weldon, or 10 miles southeast of Clinton, moving northeast at 15 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Piatt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Piatt 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 Piatt County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“The tornado touched down about 5 miles southwest of Bement... near the intersection of County Rd 600 and N 500 East Rd where it damaged two large trees. The tornado pro (ILX)”
“Extensive tree damage across Monticello. Several streets blocked... power poles also damage. (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 4 E Cerro Gordo SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Monticello SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Lodge SPC verified report
Monday, April 27, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“EF1... max wind 93 mph... path length 15.5 miles... path width 500 yards. The tornado spun up west of Galesville... damaging trees and causing roof and structural damag (ILX)”
“Pictures of damage to several machine sheds and buildings near a grain elevator. Possible tornado. (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 NE De Land SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 N Lodge SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW De Land SPC verified report
Thursday, April 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“EF1... peak wind speed 100 mph... path length 2.36 mi. The tornado set down west of a farmstead and collapsed an empty... 90 ft concrete grain silo. It also blew out th (ILX)”
“[Delayed Report] - Farm outbuilding destroyed. Possible tornado. (ILX)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 SSE De Land SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SW Lodge 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 Piatt County NWS severe weather mention
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, east central, and southeast Illinois. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning 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 Piatt County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1106 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Weldon, or 10 miles northwest of Monticello, moving east at 30 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... Mansfield, De Land, Galesville, and Lodge.”
- Hail 0.75" Piatt County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“Light snow continues to fall across portions of central and southeast Illinois this morning. Winds gusting to around 45 to 50 mph at times is resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Visibility may be reduced to a quarter mile or less at times. Use caution if traveling this morning and be alert to slippery roads along with low or rapidly changing visibility.”
- Wind 50 mph Piatt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Piatt County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Piatt County, IL?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 20 severe weather events in Piatt 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 Piatt County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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