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Piatt County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Piatt County, Illinois has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 33 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 5 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 25 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 16, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Piatt County hail map

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

33
Events (12 mo)
5
Hail
25
Wind
3
Tornado
1"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
Aug 16, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 11, 2026 tornado event near 4 E Cerro Gordo, Piatt County, Illinois, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 11, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 4 E Cerro Gordo. 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, August 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 16, 2026 storm activity in Piatt 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.

“At 225 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Cisco to near Dalton City. Movement was east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

Saturday, August 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 15, 2026 storm activity in Piatt 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.

“At 624 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Paxton to near Atwood. Movement was east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Rantoul, Monticello, Hoopeston, Savoy, Mahomet, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Machine shed lost a roof near Deland. Time estimated by radar. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · De Land

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Piatt 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.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Piatt 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.

“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)”

SPC verified report · 4 E Cerro Gordo

“Extensive tree damage across Monticello. Several streets blocked... power poles also damage. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · Monticello

Monday, April 27, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report

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

“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)”

SPC verified report · 3 NE De Land

“Pictures of damage to several machine sheds and buildings near a grain elevator. Possible tornado. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 3 N Lodge

Friday, April 17, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, April 17, 2026 storm activity in Piatt 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.

“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)”

SPC verified report · 3 SSE De Land

“[Delayed Report] - Farm outbuilding destroyed. Possible tornado. (ILX)”

SPC verified report · 3 SW Lodge

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected today. Then switching directions to west-northwest tonight. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. 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 · Piatt County

“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected late this morning and afternoon and switching west to northwest during tonight. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South-southwest winds on Sunday shifting to the west-northwest behind a cold front Sunday night. Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

Friday, March 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds will turn west at 25 to 30 mph during this morning with gusts of 40 to 50 mph into mid afternoon. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. The strongest winds will be this morning from I-74 north with gusts over 50 mph possible. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Friday. 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 · Piatt County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Friday. 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 · Piatt County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 231 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Decatur to near Van Burensburg. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, December 18, 2025 storm activity in Piatt 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.

“At 122 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Fisher to near Wrights Corner. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

“At 1254 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Colfax to 8 miles east of Nokomis. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, November 18, 2025 storm activity in Piatt 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.

“At 115 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Decatur, moving east at 50 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Piatt County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 16, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 33 severe weather events in Piatt 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 Piatt County recently?

Yes — 5 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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